Women of the Movement

Women of the Movement

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

TV-MA Limited Series 2022 · 6 eps · ★ 6.5 · Drama

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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.

Created by Marissa Jo Cerar

Network: ABC

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