The Untold Story Of Emmett Louis Till

The movie opened last week in select theaters (none yet in MA, I'm annoyed to see). I assume that readers of this blog will be inclined to see the film, but let me still urge you to see the movie while it is in theaters. It is important to support the film and make sure it does well while it is in theaters. Below are communications from the filmmaker, Keith Beauchamp, which I received a couple of weeks ago but neglected to post at the time.

Dear Friends,

 

The Time has come!  “The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till “will finally be making its theatrical debut on October 14, 2005.  I would like to thank you all for your support during this 10 year journey and ask that we all continue to ‘keep our eyes on the prize’ until justice prevails in the most influential case.  In the midst of the reopening of the Till Case last year and now Hurricane Katrina, going to theaters to support this film is more important than ever.

 

If you ever wondered how you can become involve or what you can do to support me and the Emmett Till Case, here’s your opportunity to become a part of the movement for change.

 

• Support this film in theaters; take the whole family or make this your first stop before you and the girls or boys go out to the club.
• Send this email to everyone you know.

 

Finally, we often wonder why films of this nature never get produced or even showcased in theaters. In order for the doors to begin to open for these types of films, this generation must take a stand and support our films!  In the spirit of the late Mrs. Mamie Till-Mobley and the legacy of her son, Emmett Louis Till, I thank you all.

 

Respectfully,

 

Keith A. Beauchamp

Founder/Director Till Freedom Come Productions, LLC 

 

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‘EMMETT TILL’ PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED TO

HURRICANE RELIEF ORGS

 

OCTOBER 14TH EXPANSION OF ACCLAIMED FILM ANNOUNCED


New York – Sept. 27th, 2005 -- THINKFilm and Filmmaker Keith Beauchamp have agreed to allocate a portion of the box office revenue of Beauchamp’s groundbreaking film, THE UNTOLD STORY OF EMMETT LOUIS TILL, to the immediate needs of the New Orleans relief effort.  Beauchamp, a Baton Rouge native, was recently recognized by Southern University at New Orleans, the New Orleans City Council and Mayor Ray Nagin on March 17th, 2005.  Since the catastrophe in Louisiana earlier this month, Beauchamp’s mother, Ceola J. Beauchamp, and the Baton Rouge Delta Sigma Theta Chapters have set up distribution points to provide, clothing, food and other amenities. Select proceeds from the October 14th national expansion, which includes Chicago (Till’s hometown), Washington DC, Atlanta, Memphis, and the Boroughs of New York City will be provided to the Baton Rouge Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a faith based organization headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

 

“My mother always instilled in me the importance of helping those who cannot help themselves, just as in the Emmett Till case; Emmett could not speak for himself, and he was denied justice. I felt it was my obligation as a young person in this country to make sure that this case was reopened. The Creator has now directed me once again to do all that I can for those in need. Just as the covers of racism were pulled from the face of Emmett Till, it has now been pulled from the city of New Orleans.”

 

In conjunction with the October 14th rollout, THINKFilm is working with Consultant Rodney Sampson to oversee and execute the grassroots marketing campaign for the faith- based and community organizations.  “THE UNTOLD STORY OF EMMETT LOUIS TILL serves as a major link between past injustices and current opportunities for creating legitimate dialogue and resolve between the races in America,” says Sampson.  “To that end, the recent decision by THINKFilm and Keith to donate a portion of the theatrical proceeds to Katrina relief is not just honorable, but strategic and divine.  Our timing is impeccable.”

 

Beauchamp’s Award-winning documentary, THE UNTOLD STORY OF EMMETT LOUIS TILL, is a culmination of a 10-year effort to uncover the details behind the nightmarish murder story and has led to a national effort to re-open the case and investigate new evidence and witnesses to the murder. The film opened exclusively in New York City in August to rave reviews including New York Magazine which called the film "The most important documentary of the year and an essential tale of what it means to be an American." 

THINKFilm won its first Best Documentary Academy Award with last year's BORN INTO BROTHELS and also received nominations for THE STORY OF THE WEEPING CAMEL and SPELLBOUND. The company has qualified THE UNTOLD STORY OF EMMETT LOUIS TILL for Academy Award consideration this year. 

For locations and times click on the sites below:

www.emmetttillstory.com

www.thinkfilmcompany.com+