Till: Chinonye Chukwu on the Scene that Earned Danielle Deadwyler a Standing Ovation on Set

Chinonye Chukwu has already proven to be quite the force in this industry with 2019’s Clemency, but you’re about to hear her name more so than ever because her new feature film, Till, could and should be seen by the widest possible audience — and become a major player this awards season, for that matter. The film tells the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley (Danielle Deadwyler), the mother of Emmett Till (Jalyn Hall), a 14-year-old boy who was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi in 1955. Mamie’s deep grief morphs into a determination to raise awareness and take action, making her a significant force in the Civil Rights Movement and someone who inspired real change, and continues to do so today. With the film opening in theaters nationwide on October 14th, I got the chance to chat with Chukwu about her journey to Till. Check out what she told me in this interview! #till #movies #oscars For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit FOLL