Women of the Movement The Last Word (Season 1, Episode 6)
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TV Episode | Biography, Drama, History

Women of the Movement

The Last Word (Season 1, Episode 6)

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TV Episode | Biography, Drama, History

After the verdict is reached and the story becomes international news, a movement begins -- and Mamie Till-Mobley fights to defend Emmett's legacy.

Director

Kasi Lemmons

Writers

Mamie Till Mobley (based on the book "Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America" by) (as Mamie Till-Mobley) | Christopher Benson (based on the book "Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America" by) | Devery Anderson (based on the book "Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement" by) (as Devery S. Anderson) | Marissa Jo Cerar (created by) (written by)

Composer

Kathryn Bostic

Cinematographer

Tommy Lohmann

Editor

Avril Beukes

Casting Directors

Aisha Coley | Mark Fincannon

Production Designer

Michelle C. Harmon

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 20, 2022

Release date

Jan 20, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

3 wins & 8 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
70 cast members

Name	Known for
Adrienne Warren Mamie Till-Mobley Mamie Till-Mobley See fewer	The Woman King (2022)
Tonya Pinkins Alma Spearman Alma Spearman See fewer	Enchanted (2007)
Cedric Joe Emmett Till Emmett Till See fewer	Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
Julia McDermott Carolyn Bryant Carolyn Bryant See fewer	Diviners
Carter Jenkins Roy Bryant Roy Bryant See fewer	Women of the Movement (2022)
Chris Coy J.W. Milam J.W. Milam See fewer	The Deuce (2017)
Ray Fisher Gene Mobley Gene Mobley See fewer	Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)
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Jamir Vega Simeon Wright Simeon Wright See fewer	Women of the Movement (2022)
Jason Turner James Hicks James Hicks See fewer	Women of the Movement (2022)
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Christopher J. Collins Clerk Clerk See fewer	Women of the Movement (2022)
Jordan Scott Henry Lee Loggins Henry Lee Loggins See fewer	Women of the Movement (2022)
Robert Charles McAdams White Supporter White Supporter See fewer	Women of the Movement (2022)
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