Women of the Movement

"His life made her a mother. His death made her a fighter."

2022-01-06 Drama TV-MA

A limited series focusing on Mamie Till Mobley, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett Till following his brutal murder in the Jim Crow South.

Storyline

A limited series focusing on Mamie Till Mobley, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett Till following his brutal murder in the Jim Crow South.

First Aired

2022-01-06
Last Aired

2022-01-20
Creator

Marissa Jo Cerar
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ABC

Keywords:

1950s civil rights movement

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Season 1

1. Mother and Son

Mamie Till Mobley, a young mother living a simple life in Chicago, begrudgingly lets her adventurous 1...More

Mamie Till Mobley, a young mother living a simple life in Chicago, begrudgingly lets her adventurous 14-year-old son, Emmett, go on vacation with his great uncle and cousins to Mississippi. Days after his arrival, tragedy strikes and Mamie is faced with a mother’s worst nightmare when her son goes missing.Less

45mins 2022-01-06

2. Only Skin

After receiving the call that her son was kidnapped by white men in Mississippi, Mamie rallies her com...More

After receiving the call that her son was kidnapped by white men in Mississippi, Mamie rallies her community in Chicago to bring Emmett home. As a result, Mamie is thrust into the spotlight while facing unimaginable tragedy.Less

45mins 2022-01-06

3. Let The People See

After her son’s body is recovered in Mississippi, Mamie insists on having a public wake with an open c...More

After her son’s body is recovered in Mississippi, Mamie insists on having a public wake with an open casket to ensure that he did not die in vain. The case becomes national news, which puts pressure on Mississippi officials to do the unthinkable—go to trial.Less

45mins 2022-01-13

4. Manhunt

A historic trial begins, and on the eve of her testimony, Mamie must face the three people responsible...More

A historic trial begins, and on the eve of her testimony, Mamie must face the three people responsible for her son’s murder, while also facing some ugly truths in the Jim Crow South.Less

45mins 2022-01-13

5. Mothers and Sons

The two mothers at the center of the Emmett Till murder, Carolyn Bryant and Mamie Till-Mobley, testify...More

The two mothers at the center of the Emmett Till murder, Carolyn Bryant and Mamie Till-Mobley, testify about his character in front of a packed courtroom.Less

45mins 2022-01-20

6. The Last Word

After the verdict is reached and the story becomes international news, a movement begins – and Mamie T...More

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