My Nephew Emmett
My Nephew Emmett is an American live-action short film directed by Kevin Wilson Jr. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.[1] Wilson won the Student Academy Award for Best Narrative, producing it while a graduate student at New York University.[2]
| My Nephew Emmett | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kevin Wilson Jr. |
| Produced by | Lauren L. Owen Kevin Wilson Jr. |
| Written by | Kevin Wilson Jr. |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Gavin Brivik |
| Cinematography | Laura Valladao |
| Edited by | Alex DeMille |
Release date | 2017 (USA) |
Running time | 20 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
The murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 Mississippi is experienced from his uncle's perspective.[2]
Cast
- Jasmine Guy as Elizabeth Wright
- Dane Rhodes as J.W. Milam
- L.B. Williams as Mose Wright
- Joshua Wright as Emmett Till
Awards and nominations
At the 90th Annual Academy Awards ceremony in 2018, the film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.[3]
References
- Hipes, Patrick (January 23, 2018). "Oscar Nominations: 'The Shape Of Water' Leads Way With 13". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- "Kevin Wilson's MY NEPHEW EMMETT Joins Academy's Live Action Short Film Shortlist". Broadway World. December 15, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- Taylor, Ella (12 February 2018). "Reviewed: This Year's 5 Oscar-Nominated Live-Action Short Films". NPR. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
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