What role did Keith Beauchamp and Stanley Nelson play in the re-opening of the Emmett Till murder trial?

Both Keith Beauchamp and Stanley Nelson urged for the case to be re-opened many times and both also were in the process of making a movie/documentary on the case of Emmett Till. Both Beauchamp and Nelson requested for their movie to be shown on PBS, and Beauchamp had also requested $50,000 for the production of the movie, but Beauchamp’s offer was turned down. However, Nelson, who was an experienced director, was given the opportunity to show his movie on PBS, and Nelson went on to win an Emmy for his movie.

What controversial decision did Mamie Mobley make regarding her son’s funeral?

Mamie Mobley had made the decision to have Emmett Till’s funeral to be an open casket funeral, even though Emmett was severely maimed and beaten. She made this decision ad Mrs. Mobley wanted the public eye to know what had happened to Emmett, and how unjust the people who had harmed Emmett were. This decision led to the progression of the Civil Rights movement, and was inspirational to many people in it’s own way.

How does Mr. Nelson feel about having made the film “The Murder of Emmett Till”?

Mr. Nelson believed that is was a great and incredible feeling to be a part of making the movie and bringing attention to the wrongdoings of the Emmett Till case. Mr. Nelson has also stated that it was an honor to help cause some good for Emmett Till as well as his community and others. He has stated that the film was incredibly difficult and emotional to make and that he loved the process of making it.