Women of the Movement
| Women of the Movement | |
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| Created by | Marissa Jo Cerar |
| Based on | Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement by Devery S. Anderson |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Running time | 43–54 minutes |
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| Budget | $39.5 million |
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| Network | ABC |
| Release | January 6 – January 20, 2022 |
Women of the Movement is an American historical drama miniseries that premiered on ABC on January 6, 2022. Created by Marissa Jo Cerar, the series centers on Mamie Till-Mobley, played by Adrienne Warren, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her murdered son Emmett, played by Cedric Joe. Tonya Pinkins also co-stars as Alma Carthan, Emmett's grandmother.
The series is based on the book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement by Devery S. Anderson. In August 2021 during post-production, the book Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America by Mamie Till-Mobley and Christopher Benson, was also added to the project.