My Nephew Emmett is a short film based on the true story of the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy who was brutally killed in Mississippi for allegedly whistling at a white woman.
The film follows the events leading up to Emmett's murder, focusing on his uncle Mose Wright's desperate attempts to protect him from the violent mob that comes to their home in the middle of the night.
As Emmett is taken away by the men, Mose is left to deal with the aftermath of the tragedy, grappling with grief and guilt over his inability to save his nephew.
My Nephew Emmett is a powerful and heartbreaking portrayal of the impact of racism and violence on a family, and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice in America.