Synopsis
Never-before-seen testimony is included in this documentary on Emmett Louis Till, who, in 1955, was brutally murdered after he whistled at a white woman.
Scores
Overall Score
35.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
11.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
35.9%
Review Aggregate
87.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 97% of 30 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, tragic, political. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedtragicpoliticalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score97.0
RT critic review count30
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes539
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $204,956 | $329,210 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $204,956 | $329,210 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $102,478 | $164,605 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $98,000 | $157,412 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $15,000 | $24,094 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $5,437,000 | $8,733,163 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $13,053,000 | $20,966,338 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $92,230 | $148,144 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $18,797,708 | $30,193,757 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $250,000 (est) | $401,562 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $150,000 (est) | $240,937 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $752,000 | $1,207,898 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $1,369,000 | $2,198,952 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $50,000 | $80,312 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $2,571,000 | $4,129,660 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $16,226,708 | $26,064,097 |
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