1 00:00:07,050 --> 00:00:08,443 RUBY: Hey, now. 2 00:00:08,573 --> 00:00:11,794 ♪♪ 3 00:00:11,924 --> 00:00:14,623 It's got to be 100 degrees in the shade today. 4 00:00:14,753 --> 00:00:17,234 I-I was hoping I could trouble you for a sip. 5 00:00:17,365 --> 00:00:18,409 You work around here? 6 00:00:18,670 --> 00:00:20,585 RUBY: Just down the road at the Shurden place. 7 00:00:20,716 --> 00:00:23,110 I-I cut through here sometimes on my way to the market. 8 00:00:23,240 --> 00:00:25,025 Saves me a few steps. 9 00:00:27,505 --> 00:00:29,072 MANDY: You could fry an egg in this heat today. 10 00:00:29,203 --> 00:00:31,118 Sure could. 11 00:00:31,248 --> 00:00:32,771 Thank you. 12 00:00:32,902 --> 00:00:33,946 Thank you. 13 00:00:34,077 --> 00:00:36,427 ♪♪ 14 00:00:36,558 --> 00:00:38,299 [water rushing] 15 00:00:38,429 --> 00:00:40,562 Down at the Shurden place, all anybody can talk about 16 00:00:40,692 --> 00:00:44,131 these days is that Till boy turned up dead. 17 00:00:44,261 --> 00:00:45,958 Some folks say he was seen around here 18 00:00:46,089 --> 00:00:47,264 the morning he went missing. 19 00:00:47,395 --> 00:00:48,439 [Mandy grunts] 20 00:00:48,570 --> 00:00:50,572 You hear anything like that? 21 00:00:50,702 --> 00:00:53,531 Folks say a lot of things. 22 00:00:53,662 --> 00:00:55,664 But I ain't got time for gossip. 23 00:00:55,794 --> 00:00:57,970 [panting] You take care now. 24 00:00:58,101 --> 00:01:00,973 ♪♪ 25 00:01:01,104 --> 00:01:03,280 I don't work at the Shurden place, ma'am. 26 00:01:03,411 --> 00:01:05,021 My name is Ruby Hurley. 27 00:01:05,152 --> 00:01:06,414 I work for the National Association 28 00:01:06,544 --> 00:01:07,676 for the Advancement of Colored People, 29 00:01:07,806 --> 00:01:09,069 and I've been chasing down leads all day 30 00:01:09,199 --> 00:01:10,679 to try to find the folks that saw Emmett Till 31 00:01:10,809 --> 00:01:12,289 on the morning that he was murdered. 32 00:01:12,420 --> 00:01:14,639 From what I hear, you might be one of those folks. 33 00:01:14,770 --> 00:01:17,164 I ain't seen nothin', and I ain't got nothin' to say. 34 00:01:17,294 --> 00:01:19,862 Ma'am, that boy was hunted down and killed in cold blood. 35 00:01:19,992 --> 00:01:22,125 Now, if you know something, you can expose the truth. 36 00:01:22,256 --> 00:01:23,605 And what good is that gon' do? 37 00:01:23,735 --> 00:01:25,781 -He's dead! -Look! 38 00:01:27,043 --> 00:01:28,610 I know that you're scared. 39 00:01:28,740 --> 00:01:31,395 I-I know that you'd be risking y-your job and your livelihood 40 00:01:31,526 --> 00:01:33,702 -to come forward. -"Livelihood"? 41 00:01:33,832 --> 00:01:36,008 I been picking cotton all my life, 42 00:01:36,139 --> 00:01:37,836 and I'm still waitin' to make a profit. 43 00:01:37,967 --> 00:01:40,317 That is exactly what I am talking about. 44 00:01:40,448 --> 00:01:41,884 Nothing is gonna change for us 45 00:01:42,014 --> 00:01:43,494 unless folks like you come forward. 46 00:01:43,625 --> 00:01:47,324 And if you don't, who's to say it won't be your child next? 47 00:01:47,455 --> 00:01:54,244 ♪♪ 48 00:01:56,333 --> 00:01:58,118 All I saw was a truck parked 49 00:01:58,248 --> 00:02:01,077 over at the shed that morning... 50 00:02:01,208 --> 00:02:03,253 and -- and four white men standing around. 51 00:02:03,384 --> 00:02:05,560 Did you recognize any of those men? 52 00:02:05,690 --> 00:02:07,518 I didn't get a good look. 53 00:02:07,649 --> 00:02:09,216 ♪♪ 54 00:02:09,346 --> 00:02:12,001 But one of them was tall and... 55 00:02:12,132 --> 00:02:13,698 was kind of bald-headed. 56 00:02:13,829 --> 00:02:16,005 I heard Emmett Till was seen in the back of a truck 57 00:02:16,136 --> 00:02:17,441 with two Negro men. 58 00:02:17,572 --> 00:02:19,530 Did you see any of them? 59 00:02:19,661 --> 00:02:21,489 No. 60 00:02:21,619 --> 00:02:24,013 But I know someone over at the Shurden place. 61 00:02:25,232 --> 00:02:26,624 Name's Willie Reed. 62 00:02:26,755 --> 00:02:28,496 He saw that boy. 63 00:02:28,626 --> 00:02:30,498 And those other men, too. 64 00:02:30,628 --> 00:02:32,848 Only he says there was three of them in the back. 65 00:02:32,978 --> 00:02:35,546 Three men were with Emmett? 66 00:02:35,677 --> 00:02:38,070 ♪♪ 67 00:02:38,201 --> 00:02:39,333 Where can I find Willie Reed? 68 00:02:39,463 --> 00:02:41,073 I don't know. 69 00:02:41,204 --> 00:02:42,727 He went missing a couple of days ago, 70 00:02:42,858 --> 00:02:44,251 and ain't nobody seen him since. 71 00:02:44,381 --> 00:02:47,384 ♪♪ 72 00:02:51,997 --> 00:02:54,522 NEWS ANNOUNCER: Jury selection began yesterday in the trial 73 00:02:54,652 --> 00:02:57,089 against J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant -- 74 00:02:57,220 --> 00:03:00,832 the two men accused of killing 14-year-old Negro Emmett Till. 75 00:03:00,963 --> 00:03:03,139 Noticeably missing was Mamie Bradley, 76 00:03:03,270 --> 00:03:04,836 mother of the alleged victim, 77 00:03:04,967 --> 00:03:07,230 but the courtroom was packed with spectators. 78 00:03:07,361 --> 00:03:09,537 Many Mississippi locals complained about 79 00:03:09,667 --> 00:03:12,017 the level of publicity this case has drawn 80 00:03:12,148 --> 00:03:14,281 and what some believe has been an unfair portrayal 81 00:03:14,411 --> 00:03:15,543 of their region. 82 00:03:15,673 --> 00:03:17,066 This trial comes at a time 83 00:03:17,327 --> 00:03:19,982 when racial tensions continue to escalate in the area, 84 00:03:20,112 --> 00:03:23,377 as several Negro activists were shot dead in recent months 85 00:03:23,507 --> 00:03:25,292 with no arrests made. 86 00:03:25,422 --> 00:03:27,685 The discovery of the body alleged to be Till 87 00:03:27,816 --> 00:03:30,035 has set off a series of protest rallies 88 00:03:30,166 --> 00:03:31,820 led by the NAACP. 89 00:03:31,950 --> 00:03:33,952 At one event held in Chicago, 90 00:03:34,083 --> 00:03:36,477 Mamie Bradley reportedly referred to Mississippi 91 00:03:36,607 --> 00:03:39,393 as a "den of snakes." 92 00:03:39,523 --> 00:03:41,438 Yeah, we were out there half the night. 93 00:03:41,569 --> 00:03:42,787 I was just about ready to give up, 94 00:03:42,918 --> 00:03:45,268 but the Chief here managed to track down 95 00:03:45,399 --> 00:03:47,792 Willie Reed's grandfather and get him to talk. 96 00:03:47,923 --> 00:03:50,099 Turns out he was on the plantation that morning, too. 97 00:03:50,230 --> 00:03:51,970 Said he heard sounds of beating 98 00:03:52,101 --> 00:03:54,059 coming from the shed, 99 00:03:54,190 --> 00:03:56,627 and someone screamin'. 100 00:03:56,758 --> 00:03:58,760 But did he actually lay eyes on Emmett? 101 00:03:58,890 --> 00:04:01,110 No. Apparently, the only one who did was Willie Reed, 102 00:04:01,241 --> 00:04:02,764 and I got the sense from the grandfather 103 00:04:02,894 --> 00:04:04,983 that Willie's hiding out 'cause he's too scared to talk. 104 00:04:05,114 --> 00:04:08,596 So, Bryant and Milam had at least two white accomplices, 105 00:04:08,726 --> 00:04:09,945 one who fits the description 106 00:04:10,075 --> 00:04:11,251 -of Milam's brother. -Mm-hmm. 107 00:04:11,381 --> 00:04:12,861 And I'd wager that two of the Negro men 108 00:04:12,991 --> 00:04:14,384 who were in the back of the truck 109 00:04:14,515 --> 00:04:15,820 are the same fellas I heard about 110 00:04:15,951 --> 00:04:17,126 at the dance hall -- 111 00:04:17,257 --> 00:04:18,823 "Too Tight" and Henry Lee Loggins. 112 00:04:18,954 --> 00:04:20,434 Yeah, one of them has to be the third man 113 00:04:20,564 --> 00:04:22,305 who went with Bryant and Milam to Mose Wright's. 114 00:04:22,436 --> 00:04:23,611 So, where are they? 115 00:04:23,872 --> 00:04:25,003 Well, either they're hiding out like Willie Reed 116 00:04:25,134 --> 00:04:26,440 or someone's keeping them quiet. 117 00:04:26,570 --> 00:04:28,746 We don't have enough evidence to place Emmett 118 00:04:28,877 --> 00:04:30,705 at that plantation without any of them. 119 00:04:30,835 --> 00:04:32,794 But we do have enough to take this public, 120 00:04:32,924 --> 00:04:35,187 call for further investigation. 121 00:04:35,318 --> 00:04:37,102 This is our last chance to get this case 122 00:04:37,233 --> 00:04:38,626 moved out of Tallahatchie County 123 00:04:38,756 --> 00:04:40,454 and out of Sheriff Strider's jurisdiction. 124 00:04:40,584 --> 00:04:42,064 -Then let's run the story. -DR. HOWARD: No. 125 00:04:42,194 --> 00:04:43,283 If we go to press now, 126 00:04:43,500 --> 00:04:45,197 we put those witnesses' lives in jeopardy. 127 00:04:45,328 --> 00:04:47,199 No, we have to get them to safety first. 128 00:04:47,330 --> 00:04:49,550 And how can we protect them if we can't even find them? 129 00:04:49,680 --> 00:04:52,074 If jury selection wraps up this morning as scheduled, 130 00:04:52,204 --> 00:04:53,728 they'll begin hearing testimony, 131 00:04:53,858 --> 00:04:55,904 and we won't be able to introduce any new evidence. 132 00:04:56,034 --> 00:04:57,993 Which is why we need the authorities. 133 00:04:58,123 --> 00:05:01,083 They have the resources to find those witnesses 134 00:05:01,213 --> 00:05:02,345 and finish what we started. 135 00:05:02,476 --> 00:05:03,694 Or make it all disappear. 136 00:05:03,825 --> 00:05:05,043 Exactly. 137 00:05:05,174 --> 00:05:07,132 Sheriff Strider wants this case, 138 00:05:07,263 --> 00:05:09,526 and he won't let it leave this county without a fight. 139 00:05:09,657 --> 00:05:12,573 He's dirty and connected. 140 00:05:12,703 --> 00:05:14,792 We have to be careful who we involve. 141 00:05:14,923 --> 00:05:17,012 What about Chatham? 142 00:05:17,142 --> 00:05:19,231 By all appearances, he's putting in the work -- 143 00:05:19,362 --> 00:05:20,885 a good-faith effort. 144 00:05:22,147 --> 00:05:23,323 Think we can trust him? 145 00:05:23,453 --> 00:05:24,541 Maybe. 146 00:05:24,672 --> 00:05:26,326 And his associate, Robert Smith -- 147 00:05:26,456 --> 00:05:28,328 uh, he's former FBI. 148 00:05:28,458 --> 00:05:30,373 RUBY: [clicks tongue] It doesn't matter who we go to. 149 00:05:30,504 --> 00:05:32,332 They're not gon' listen to us. 150 00:05:32,462 --> 00:05:34,856 On a good day, they see us as outside agitators 151 00:05:34,986 --> 00:05:36,466 with no business in local affairs. 152 00:05:36,597 --> 00:05:37,902 On every other day, we're just a bunch 153 00:05:38,033 --> 00:05:39,904 of uppity Negroes causing trouble. 154 00:05:41,428 --> 00:05:44,082 You got a better idea? 155 00:05:44,213 --> 00:05:46,781 What if Chatham learns about the witnesses 156 00:05:46,911 --> 00:05:49,479 from someone else? 157 00:05:49,610 --> 00:05:51,786 Someone who can hold him accountable. 158 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:55,006 Someone white. 159 00:05:55,137 --> 00:05:58,923 Yeah, and he would have no choice but to take it seriously. 160 00:05:59,054 --> 00:06:01,448 Question is... 161 00:06:01,578 --> 00:06:03,537 who can we trust with something this big? 162 00:06:03,667 --> 00:06:06,061 ♪♪ 163 00:06:06,191 --> 00:06:08,237 [indistinct conversations] 164 00:06:12,154 --> 00:06:13,242 MAN: Hey, there she is. 165 00:06:13,373 --> 00:06:14,461 -MAN #2: Hey! -MAN #3: Hey! 166 00:06:14,591 --> 00:06:16,724 -Mrs. Bradley? -MAN #4: Mamie! 167 00:06:16,854 --> 00:06:18,290 -MAN #5: Mrs. Bradley? -MAN #6: Mamie, over here! 168 00:06:18,421 --> 00:06:19,770 MAN #7: Mamie, what evidence do you have 169 00:06:19,901 --> 00:06:21,337 that's relevant to the case? 170 00:06:21,468 --> 00:06:22,599 Are you here to seek revenge? 171 00:06:22,730 --> 00:06:24,340 -MAN #8: Mrs. Bradley? -MAN #9: Over here. 172 00:06:24,471 --> 00:06:27,038 What do you intend to do here today? 173 00:06:27,169 --> 00:06:29,606 [reporters shouting] 174 00:06:29,737 --> 00:06:32,783 I am here to answer any questions that my -- 175 00:06:32,914 --> 00:06:35,482 that the a-attorneys may ask me to answer to the best -- 176 00:06:35,612 --> 00:06:39,442 Do you have any evidence bearing on this case? 177 00:06:39,573 --> 00:06:41,966 I-I do know that this is my son. 178 00:06:42,097 --> 00:06:43,925 How do you respond to local citizens 179 00:06:44,055 --> 00:06:45,753 who say a civilized mother 180 00:06:45,883 --> 00:06:48,712 would never have put a child's body on public display? 181 00:06:48,843 --> 00:06:51,672 We've looked away for too long. 182 00:06:51,802 --> 00:06:54,152 Opening my son's casket made it impossible 183 00:06:54,283 --> 00:06:57,504 to ignore what really goes on down here. 184 00:06:57,634 --> 00:06:59,593 What about your son's father, ma'am? 185 00:06:59,723 --> 00:07:01,116 -MAN: Where is he? -[cap guns firing] 186 00:07:01,246 --> 00:07:04,162 [laughter] 187 00:07:07,992 --> 00:07:09,385 Just keep moving. 188 00:07:09,516 --> 00:07:13,694 ♪♪ 189 00:07:13,824 --> 00:07:14,695 DEPUTY: Whoa, whoa, whoa. 190 00:07:14,825 --> 00:07:16,653 I'm gonna need you boys to stop. 191 00:07:16,784 --> 00:07:19,700 Hold your hands out to the side. 192 00:07:19,830 --> 00:07:20,744 It's okay. 193 00:07:20,875 --> 00:07:23,617 Just wait for us over there. 194 00:07:23,747 --> 00:07:24,966 DEPUTY: Come on. 195 00:07:27,925 --> 00:07:30,362 [sighs] All right. 196 00:07:30,493 --> 00:07:32,060 Come on. 197 00:07:32,190 --> 00:07:35,106 ♪♪ 198 00:07:35,237 --> 00:07:36,151 I'm fine. 199 00:07:36,499 --> 00:07:38,022 Just wrinkled my good shirt, that's all. 200 00:07:38,153 --> 00:07:40,721 DEPUTY [sighs]: All right, go ahead. 201 00:07:40,851 --> 00:07:46,335 ♪♪ 202 00:07:46,466 --> 00:07:48,424 [indistinct conversations] 203 00:07:48,555 --> 00:07:51,340 ♪♪ 204 00:07:51,471 --> 00:07:56,171 [flashbulbs snapping] 205 00:08:01,306 --> 00:08:03,004 [sighs] Mr. Booker. 206 00:08:03,134 --> 00:08:04,832 What a relief to see a familiar face. 207 00:08:04,962 --> 00:08:05,833 Mm. 208 00:08:05,963 --> 00:08:07,704 My goodness, it's hot in here. 209 00:08:07,835 --> 00:08:09,401 It's supposed to be 95 degrees today, 210 00:08:09,532 --> 00:08:10,620 and that's just outside. 211 00:08:10,751 --> 00:08:13,493 Get your ice-cold sodas. 212 00:08:13,623 --> 00:08:14,494 Don't worry. 213 00:08:15,103 --> 00:08:18,106 We got plenty of water with us at the press table. 214 00:08:18,236 --> 00:08:20,238 Meet Ruby Hurley from the NAACP. 215 00:08:20,369 --> 00:08:23,372 [sighs] Mrs. Bradley. 216 00:08:23,503 --> 00:08:25,200 Oh. [laughs] 217 00:08:25,330 --> 00:08:26,941 You made it. 218 00:08:27,071 --> 00:08:29,291 It is such an honor. Thank you. 219 00:08:29,421 --> 00:08:31,423 I-I must admit, you're the first woman 220 00:08:31,554 --> 00:08:33,077 I've met in the NAACP. 221 00:08:33,208 --> 00:08:34,514 We are few, but fierce. 222 00:08:34,644 --> 00:08:36,080 Well, I'd say so. 223 00:08:36,211 --> 00:08:37,604 So, what is it that you do? 224 00:08:37,734 --> 00:08:39,997 Oh, I'm the Southeastern Director, 225 00:08:40,128 --> 00:08:41,651 which basically means I travel around 226 00:08:41,782 --> 00:08:43,174 to the worst sections of the country 227 00:08:43,305 --> 00:08:44,741 raising hell in the name of justice. 228 00:08:44,872 --> 00:08:48,223 -[Ruby chuckles] -Ruby leads an army of 35,000 229 00:08:48,353 --> 00:08:50,573 and is probably the only one to receive death threats 230 00:08:50,704 --> 00:08:52,488 and marriage proposals in equal measure. 231 00:08:52,619 --> 00:08:54,534 It's a hazard of the job. 232 00:08:54,664 --> 00:08:55,926 Sometimes you gotta flip your hips 233 00:08:56,057 --> 00:08:57,449 if you want to get people to talk to you. 234 00:08:57,580 --> 00:08:59,234 [chuckles] Well, it's good to know 235 00:08:59,364 --> 00:09:00,975 that women are a part of the movement. 236 00:09:01,105 --> 00:09:03,673 Oh, we're not just part of it. 237 00:09:03,804 --> 00:09:05,283 We're essential to it. 238 00:09:06,763 --> 00:09:08,983 And seeing you fighting for your child 239 00:09:09,113 --> 00:09:11,638 is gonna inspire other women to do the same. 240 00:09:17,208 --> 00:09:18,862 STRIDER: Mamie Bradley. 241 00:09:18,993 --> 00:09:21,604 Nice of you to join us. 242 00:09:21,735 --> 00:09:22,997 Your subpoena. 243 00:09:23,127 --> 00:09:25,347 ♪♪ 244 00:09:25,477 --> 00:09:28,524 You are now officially a witness in this trial. 245 00:09:28,655 --> 00:09:30,178 While you are here, you will come under 246 00:09:30,308 --> 00:09:31,919 all rules of Mississippi. 247 00:09:32,049 --> 00:09:34,443 -STRIDER: Understood? -Yes, sir. 248 00:09:34,574 --> 00:09:41,406 ♪♪ 249 00:09:59,250 --> 00:10:01,818 My God, they allow children in the courtroom? 250 00:10:03,733 --> 00:10:05,430 All rise. 251 00:10:13,221 --> 00:10:15,440 -[flashbulb snaps] -The court is now in session. 252 00:10:15,571 --> 00:10:17,486 The Honorable Judge Swango presiding. 253 00:10:17,617 --> 00:10:18,879 Please be seated. 254 00:10:21,577 --> 00:10:22,752 SWANGO: Thank you. 255 00:10:22,883 --> 00:10:24,493 I would like to remind the members of the press 256 00:10:24,624 --> 00:10:26,582 that neither photography nor sketching will be permitted 257 00:10:26,713 --> 00:10:28,018 while this court's in session, 258 00:10:28,149 --> 00:10:30,542 though it may resume during recess. 259 00:10:30,673 --> 00:10:32,936 Counsel, you may continue jury selection. 260 00:10:33,067 --> 00:10:34,503 Thank you, Your Honor. 261 00:10:36,157 --> 00:10:38,855 -CHATHAM: Mr. Lay... -[babbling] 262 00:10:38,986 --> 00:10:40,204 CHATHAM: ...have you ever contributed to either 263 00:10:40,335 --> 00:10:42,772 Mr. Bryant or Mr. Milam's defense fund? 264 00:10:42,903 --> 00:10:45,209 ♪♪ 265 00:10:45,340 --> 00:10:47,951 -[voices fade] -LAY: Well, I might have... 266 00:10:48,082 --> 00:10:50,432 might not have. 267 00:10:50,562 --> 00:10:55,002 CHATHAM: Would you please tell the court how you feel about... 268 00:10:55,959 --> 00:10:57,178 CAROLYN:All right, you be good now. 269 00:10:57,352 --> 00:10:59,397 -Mind your granny. -JOHN: You ready for some lunch? 270 00:10:59,528 --> 00:11:03,271 MAMIE: I don't know that I have much of an appetite after all that. 271 00:11:03,401 --> 00:11:05,229 But I would like to find the ladies' room. 272 00:11:05,360 --> 00:11:08,145 The closest we could use is over at James Griffin's Place -- 273 00:11:08,276 --> 00:11:09,538 the diner across town. 274 00:11:09,669 --> 00:11:11,627 -We'll take you. -Across town? 275 00:11:11,758 --> 00:11:13,455 Meanwhile, there's a "whites only" bathroom 276 00:11:13,585 --> 00:11:14,848 on every floor of the courthouse. 277 00:11:14,978 --> 00:11:16,414 Even the defendants get to use the one 278 00:11:16,545 --> 00:11:17,807 in the judge's chambers. 279 00:11:17,938 --> 00:11:19,374 RUBY: We'll have plenty of time to grab lunch 280 00:11:19,504 --> 00:11:22,594 then make it back to hear testimony with time to spare. 281 00:11:22,725 --> 00:11:24,727 I say it's a miracle they found 12 men 282 00:11:24,858 --> 00:11:26,424 who hadn't contributed to the defense fund -- 283 00:11:26,555 --> 00:11:28,252 or at least admitted to contributing. 284 00:11:28,383 --> 00:11:30,124 They were a motley looking bunch, weren't they? 285 00:11:30,254 --> 00:11:31,647 -[chuckles] -Well, let's just hope 286 00:11:31,865 --> 00:11:35,042 Mr. Chatham selected a few jurors with enough good sense 287 00:11:35,172 --> 00:11:37,566 -to distinguish truth from lies. -Yeah. 288 00:11:37,697 --> 00:11:39,655 SIDNEY: Why, it was just a few years ago, 289 00:11:39,786 --> 00:11:41,788 J.W. Milam saved a little Negro girl 290 00:11:41,918 --> 00:11:44,573 from drowning in the Tallahatchie River. 291 00:11:44,704 --> 00:11:47,532 He has loaned his own car to his workers on -- 292 00:11:47,663 --> 00:11:50,448 on several occasions, and once even rushed one 293 00:11:50,579 --> 00:11:52,712 to the hospital when he'd slashed a vein. 294 00:11:52,842 --> 00:11:54,975 Now, these are not the actions of a man 295 00:11:55,105 --> 00:11:57,891 with racial hatred in his heart. 296 00:11:58,021 --> 00:12:00,807 Mr. Milam is loved by all the Negroes in his community. 297 00:12:00,937 --> 00:12:02,504 [sighs] 298 00:12:02,634 --> 00:12:08,640 ♪♪ 299 00:12:10,033 --> 00:12:12,949 That sheriff has his deputies 300 00:12:13,080 --> 00:12:15,909 frisk the family of the victim this morning, 301 00:12:16,039 --> 00:12:18,694 then has the gall to eat lunch with them? 302 00:12:18,825 --> 00:12:21,001 As if they're just a couple of old pals? 303 00:12:21,131 --> 00:12:22,480 Try not to focus on them. 304 00:12:22,611 --> 00:12:24,526 But how can I ignore it? 305 00:12:24,656 --> 00:12:26,180 There is nothing for me to do here 306 00:12:26,310 --> 00:12:29,923 except sit still and watch 307 00:12:30,053 --> 00:12:32,316 and wait. 308 00:12:32,447 --> 00:12:34,841 Oh, God. Maybe if y'all could just catch me up 309 00:12:34,971 --> 00:12:38,322 on what you've been working on, I-I could be of help somehow. 310 00:12:38,453 --> 00:12:41,456 There must be something I can do. 311 00:12:41,586 --> 00:12:42,805 You showed up. 312 00:12:44,241 --> 00:12:46,678 I know that wasn't easy. 313 00:12:46,809 --> 00:12:48,071 And it won't be any easier tomorrow 314 00:12:48,202 --> 00:12:50,465 or the next day, but it matters. 315 00:12:50,595 --> 00:12:53,163 It really does. 316 00:12:53,294 --> 00:12:54,991 So just keep showing up. 317 00:12:55,122 --> 00:13:01,955 ♪♪ 318 00:13:04,435 --> 00:13:07,787 PACKTON: Mr. Chatham, Mr. Smith. Y'all have a moment? 319 00:13:07,917 --> 00:13:10,006 I'm sorry, son, but we won't be making any statements 320 00:13:10,137 --> 00:13:12,574 -to the press at this time. -I'm not looking for anything. 321 00:13:12,704 --> 00:13:14,445 I have something for you. 322 00:13:14,576 --> 00:13:16,491 From Dr. Howard. 323 00:13:16,621 --> 00:13:19,276 Well, I can't imagine what he'd have for me. 324 00:13:19,407 --> 00:13:20,712 Witnesses. 325 00:13:20,843 --> 00:13:22,671 He's found at least three who saw Emmett Till 326 00:13:22,802 --> 00:13:23,977 on the morning of his death, 327 00:13:24,107 --> 00:13:25,761 can identify the location where he was taken -- 328 00:13:25,892 --> 00:13:27,894 where his murder likely occurred. 329 00:13:28,024 --> 00:13:29,983 And they can even place the defendants there 330 00:13:30,113 --> 00:13:31,680 and confirm they did not act alone. 331 00:13:31,811 --> 00:13:33,116 Where are these people? 332 00:13:33,377 --> 00:13:35,379 Dr. Howard and his team will disclose their identities 333 00:13:35,510 --> 00:13:37,251 as soon as they receive assurances from law enforcement 334 00:13:37,381 --> 00:13:40,167 that they'll be brought in safely to testify. 335 00:13:40,297 --> 00:13:42,996 But they're gonna need you to reach out to trusted officials. 336 00:13:43,126 --> 00:13:44,998 No Strider. Understood. 337 00:13:45,128 --> 00:13:46,913 There's more to it than that. 338 00:13:47,043 --> 00:13:48,697 According to these witnesses, 339 00:13:48,828 --> 00:13:50,394 Till was likely killed on a plantation 340 00:13:50,525 --> 00:13:52,614 in Sunflower County. 341 00:13:52,744 --> 00:13:54,224 Well, if that's true, we'll have to forfeit this case 342 00:13:54,355 --> 00:13:55,486 over to their District Attorney. 343 00:13:55,617 --> 00:13:57,140 Sanders is chomping at the bit. 344 00:13:57,271 --> 00:14:00,056 [chuckles] I thought you might be relieved 345 00:14:00,187 --> 00:14:01,449 to have it off your plate. 346 00:14:01,579 --> 00:14:04,234 It's a tough case. 347 00:14:04,365 --> 00:14:06,802 The kind that legacies are made from. 348 00:14:06,933 --> 00:14:08,108 Well, it wouldn't be much of a legacy 349 00:14:08,238 --> 00:14:11,546 if you lost, would it? 350 00:14:11,676 --> 00:14:14,592 Without these witnesses, that's a strong possibility. 351 00:14:14,723 --> 00:14:20,337 ♪♪ 352 00:14:20,468 --> 00:14:22,862 BAILIFF: All rise. 353 00:14:22,992 --> 00:14:27,083 ♪♪ 354 00:14:27,214 --> 00:14:28,563 Court is now in session. 355 00:14:28,693 --> 00:14:30,434 The Honorable Judge Swango presiding. 356 00:14:30,565 --> 00:14:31,958 You may be seated. 357 00:14:36,440 --> 00:14:37,833 SWANGO: Court will now hear the case 358 00:14:38,094 --> 00:14:40,749 of the State of Mississippi vs. Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam. 359 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:42,359 Both sides present, ready for testimony? 360 00:14:42,490 --> 00:14:44,013 Ready for the defense, Your Honor. 361 00:14:44,144 --> 00:14:47,277 Your Honor, I'd like to request a continuance. 362 00:14:47,408 --> 00:14:51,107 [spectators murmuring] 363 00:14:51,238 --> 00:14:52,935 [gavel bangs] 364 00:14:53,066 --> 00:14:54,894 We're about to begin testimony, Mr. Chatham. 365 00:14:55,024 --> 00:14:56,765 What cause do you have for delay? 366 00:14:56,896 --> 00:14:59,681 Your Honor, moments ago, our office was informed 367 00:14:59,811 --> 00:15:01,465 of the existence of several witnesses 368 00:15:01,596 --> 00:15:02,945 previously unknown to us -- 369 00:15:03,076 --> 00:15:04,599 witnesses who could provide evidence 370 00:15:04,729 --> 00:15:06,209 that could change the course -- 371 00:15:06,340 --> 00:15:08,603 if not the very nature -- of these proceedings. 372 00:15:08,733 --> 00:15:11,214 -[spectators groan] -I need order in this court. 373 00:15:12,999 --> 00:15:13,956 SWANGO: Please remain quiet 374 00:15:14,174 --> 00:15:15,392 while we discuss this matter further. 375 00:15:15,523 --> 00:15:17,003 Uh, t-the defense has not been made aware 376 00:15:17,133 --> 00:15:18,569 of any new witnesses, 377 00:15:18,700 --> 00:15:20,920 and we move to exclude any additional testimony 378 00:15:21,050 --> 00:15:22,704 and that we continue with the proceedings 379 00:15:22,834 --> 00:15:24,575 without undue delay. 380 00:15:27,535 --> 00:15:29,929 Court finds the state's position reasonable. 381 00:15:30,059 --> 00:15:31,452 Continuance is granted. 382 00:15:31,582 --> 00:15:34,150 Witness testimony will begin tomorrow morning. 383 00:15:34,281 --> 00:15:36,674 Court is adjourned for the remainder of the day. 384 00:15:36,805 --> 00:15:40,374 [indistinct conversations] 385 00:15:40,504 --> 00:15:41,592 You knew? 386 00:15:42,854 --> 00:15:45,248 We wanted to tell you, but we weren't sure how it'd pan out. 387 00:15:45,379 --> 00:15:46,684 We didn't want to get your hopes up 388 00:15:46,815 --> 00:15:47,947 till Medgar here gave us the all-clear. 389 00:15:48,077 --> 00:15:49,557 Well, tell me now. 390 00:15:49,687 --> 00:15:51,602 Well, we found some local plantation workers 391 00:15:51,733 --> 00:15:53,343 who either saw or heard Emmett 392 00:15:53,474 --> 00:15:55,476 on the morning of his disappearance. 393 00:15:55,606 --> 00:15:56,956 They heard him? 394 00:15:59,436 --> 00:16:00,829 Tell me. 395 00:16:00,960 --> 00:16:02,657 What did they hear? 396 00:16:03,919 --> 00:16:06,095 Your son crying out. 397 00:16:08,663 --> 00:16:10,186 RUBY: They wanted to help. 398 00:16:10,317 --> 00:16:12,536 They just didn't see how they could. 399 00:16:14,277 --> 00:16:16,323 And it won't be easy to hear what they have to say, 400 00:16:16,453 --> 00:16:19,587 but if we can get this case moved to Sunflower County, 401 00:16:19,717 --> 00:16:23,330 we are one step closer to justice for your son. 402 00:16:23,460 --> 00:16:25,680 I hope you're right. 403 00:16:25,810 --> 00:16:27,203 Now, if you'll excuse me, 404 00:16:27,334 --> 00:16:29,684 I think I've had enough for today. 405 00:16:29,814 --> 00:16:33,122 Um, I'd like to settle in at Dr. Howard's. 406 00:16:41,696 --> 00:16:44,742 [laughter] 407 00:16:44,873 --> 00:16:46,831 Okay, okay. All right. 408 00:16:49,486 --> 00:16:51,923 [The Cosmic Rays with Sun Ra and Arkestra's "Dreaming" plays] 409 00:16:52,054 --> 00:16:53,925 -MAN:♪ Dreaming♪ -MAN #2:♪ Dreaming♪ 410 00:16:54,056 --> 00:16:55,753 -MAN:♪ Dreaming♪ -MAN #2:♪ Dreaming♪ 411 00:16:55,884 --> 00:16:57,146 MAN:♪ Here I am dreaming again♪ 412 00:16:57,494 --> 00:16:59,757 MAN #2:♪ Here I am dreaming again♪ 413 00:16:59,888 --> 00:17:01,411 -MAN:♪ Dreaming♪ -MAN #2:♪ Dreaming♪ 414 00:17:01,977 --> 00:17:03,761 -MAN:♪ Dreaming♪ -MAN #2:♪ Just dreaming♪ 415 00:17:03,892 --> 00:17:05,111 MAN: ♪ I'm in a deep dream again♪ 416 00:17:05,415 --> 00:17:07,722 MAN #2: ♪ I'm in a deep dream again♪ 417 00:17:07,852 --> 00:17:09,419 -MAN:♪ Sleeping♪ -MAN #2:♪ Sleeping♪ 418 00:17:09,550 --> 00:17:11,291 MAN:♪ Just a-sleeping♪ 419 00:17:11,421 --> 00:17:16,209 ♪ It's time for me to wake up♪ 420 00:17:16,339 --> 00:17:20,126 ♪ For no matter how I dream♪ 421 00:17:20,256 --> 00:17:22,693 ♪ It always makes me cry♪ 422 00:17:22,824 --> 00:17:26,001 Welcome to Mound Bayou. 423 00:17:27,176 --> 00:17:28,612 [engine turns off] 424 00:17:32,225 --> 00:17:33,443 Thank you. 425 00:17:33,574 --> 00:17:35,054 [chuckles] 426 00:17:36,881 --> 00:17:40,189 It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Mrs. Bradley. 427 00:17:40,320 --> 00:17:42,539 Thank you for opening your home to us. 428 00:17:42,670 --> 00:17:44,585 I am very grateful. 429 00:17:44,715 --> 00:17:46,108 Ah, Mr. Mooty. 430 00:17:46,239 --> 00:17:47,414 It's a real honor, sir. 431 00:17:47,544 --> 00:17:49,068 Ah, Mr. Carthan. 432 00:17:49,198 --> 00:17:50,634 [chuckles] Show these gentlemen 433 00:17:50,765 --> 00:17:51,896 to their rooms, will you? 434 00:17:52,027 --> 00:17:53,637 I'm going to give Mrs. Bradley here 435 00:17:53,768 --> 00:17:56,249 the VIP tour. 436 00:17:56,379 --> 00:17:57,380 [laughs] 437 00:17:57,511 --> 00:17:59,948 Wow. 438 00:18:00,079 --> 00:18:02,429 Did I see a pool on my way out here? 439 00:18:02,559 --> 00:18:04,083 Oh, indeed, you did. 440 00:18:04,213 --> 00:18:06,041 Where else are our children going to swim? 441 00:18:06,172 --> 00:18:08,609 -[laughs] -Everything in our community 442 00:18:08,739 --> 00:18:11,351 is meant to enrich its people. 443 00:18:11,481 --> 00:18:14,136 Even our hospital employs an all-Negro staff, 444 00:18:14,267 --> 00:18:15,877 so when one of us is sick, 445 00:18:16,007 --> 00:18:17,444 we can enter through the front door, 446 00:18:17,574 --> 00:18:19,054 and we can do so knowing 447 00:18:19,185 --> 00:18:21,143 that we'll be heard and counseled by someone 448 00:18:21,274 --> 00:18:25,016 that can see our pain and acknowledge it. 449 00:18:25,147 --> 00:18:26,975 And you are the chief of surgery. 450 00:18:27,106 --> 00:18:29,282 -Yes. -My goodness. 451 00:18:29,412 --> 00:18:31,414 I didn't even think a thing like that was possible. 452 00:18:31,545 --> 00:18:32,633 It wasn't. 453 00:18:32,763 --> 00:18:34,809 Until it was, huh? 454 00:18:34,939 --> 00:18:35,984 Until you made it so? 455 00:18:36,115 --> 00:18:38,117 [chuckling] Oh, no, no, no. 456 00:18:38,247 --> 00:18:40,380 Oh, I can't take the credit, no. 457 00:18:40,510 --> 00:18:44,297 Mound Bayou was founded out of necessity 458 00:18:44,427 --> 00:18:46,473 by Isaiah Montgomery and Benjamin Green. 459 00:18:46,603 --> 00:18:48,475 Now, both men had been enslaved, 460 00:18:48,605 --> 00:18:51,521 and as soon as they were free and capable, 461 00:18:51,652 --> 00:18:54,089 they recruited the best of their people 462 00:18:54,220 --> 00:18:57,048 and turned this town into a self-reliant community. 463 00:18:57,179 --> 00:19:00,008 -A safe haven. -Absolutely. 464 00:19:00,139 --> 00:19:02,880 Well, the settlers had spent their entire lives 465 00:19:03,011 --> 00:19:04,534 building up this land for white folks. 466 00:19:04,665 --> 00:19:06,232 They decided it was time they built something 467 00:19:06,362 --> 00:19:07,668 for themselves, huh? 468 00:19:07,798 --> 00:19:09,322 [laughs] 469 00:19:09,452 --> 00:19:12,499 68 years later, I am humbled 470 00:19:12,629 --> 00:19:15,458 to play a small role in its continued growth. 471 00:19:15,589 --> 00:19:18,940 It's wonderful -- all of it. 472 00:19:19,070 --> 00:19:21,247 Since I crossed the state line, 473 00:19:21,377 --> 00:19:24,163 I've been made to feel like a fugitive. 474 00:19:24,293 --> 00:19:28,167 I feel like I've been holding my breath for days. 475 00:19:28,297 --> 00:19:30,169 I know the feeling well. 476 00:19:32,997 --> 00:19:36,436 Thank you for giving me a space where I can breathe. 477 00:19:36,566 --> 00:19:37,524 Of course. 478 00:19:37,785 --> 00:19:39,003 And if there's anything else I can do 479 00:19:39,395 --> 00:19:42,746 to make you feel more at home, you just let me know, huh? 480 00:19:43,791 --> 00:19:45,488 There you are. 481 00:19:47,490 --> 00:19:50,014 I'll have our cook whip up something fine 482 00:19:50,145 --> 00:19:53,017 and Southern for supper at around 6:30. 483 00:19:53,061 --> 00:19:54,454 [chuckles] 484 00:19:54,584 --> 00:19:56,195 Dr. Howard. 485 00:19:58,806 --> 00:20:01,635 You're the freest Black man I've ever met. 486 00:20:01,765 --> 00:20:03,941 You could live anywhere. 487 00:20:04,072 --> 00:20:06,814 Why don't you move up North? 488 00:20:06,944 --> 00:20:09,382 That pool... 489 00:20:09,512 --> 00:20:11,340 those children, this community -- 490 00:20:11,471 --> 00:20:14,256 these are my people, 491 00:20:14,387 --> 00:20:16,650 and there is far too much work to do down here. 492 00:20:16,780 --> 00:20:18,913 If I leave Mississippi... 493 00:20:20,175 --> 00:20:22,046 ...I leave them behind. 494 00:20:25,398 --> 00:20:32,274 ♪♪ 495 00:20:46,027 --> 00:20:47,246 SANDERS: Willie Reed? 496 00:20:48,769 --> 00:20:50,466 You're a hard one to find. 497 00:20:50,597 --> 00:20:52,686 My name is Mr. Sanders, and I'm a District Attorney 498 00:20:52,816 --> 00:20:54,949 in Sunflower County. 499 00:20:55,079 --> 00:20:58,213 And I heard you know something about that Chicago boy. 500 00:20:58,344 --> 00:20:59,823 The boy from the papers? 501 00:20:59,954 --> 00:21:02,304 No, I don-- I don't know nothing, sir. 502 00:21:02,435 --> 00:21:04,088 Willie, these men here just spent half a day 503 00:21:04,219 --> 00:21:06,482 trying to track you down. 504 00:21:06,613 --> 00:21:09,355 Now, I know you're not gonna waste our time. 505 00:21:09,485 --> 00:21:12,271 Well, I-I think I seen him 506 00:21:12,401 --> 00:21:14,185 on the back of some truck. 507 00:21:15,361 --> 00:21:17,058 Whereabouts? 508 00:21:17,188 --> 00:21:20,453 Down by the Sturdivant property. Sir. 509 00:21:20,583 --> 00:21:22,498 That confirms it. 510 00:21:22,629 --> 00:21:23,760 If all goes as it should, 511 00:21:23,891 --> 00:21:25,588 we'll be taking over from Tallahatchie County 512 00:21:25,719 --> 00:21:28,199 and you'll be called in as a witness for the state. 513 00:21:30,332 --> 00:21:32,291 Now, you understand what that means? 514 00:21:32,421 --> 00:21:33,770 Yes, sir. 515 00:21:33,901 --> 00:21:35,337 Now, normally, we'd be taking you in 516 00:21:35,468 --> 00:21:36,904 to give your official statement, 517 00:21:37,034 --> 00:21:38,384 but we know tensions are a little hot 518 00:21:38,514 --> 00:21:40,821 right now amongst the Negroes. 519 00:21:40,951 --> 00:21:43,040 So we've worked out a deal with that doctor fella 520 00:21:43,171 --> 00:21:45,608 down in Mound Bayou. 521 00:21:45,739 --> 00:21:47,218 You heard of him? 522 00:21:47,349 --> 00:21:49,177 Dr. Howard. Yes, sir. 523 00:21:49,308 --> 00:21:50,831 Well, he's offered up his home if you feel 524 00:21:50,961 --> 00:21:52,528 the need for protection during the trial. 525 00:21:52,659 --> 00:21:55,531 Well, what about after the trial, sir? 526 00:21:55,662 --> 00:21:58,360 What are we supposed to do then? 527 00:21:58,491 --> 00:22:01,145 Leave the questions to me. 528 00:22:01,276 --> 00:22:03,191 Now, we're asking you to meet out there at his place 529 00:22:03,322 --> 00:22:06,716 at 6:00 tonight to give your statement, 530 00:22:06,847 --> 00:22:08,588 and we're asking you to come willingly. 531 00:22:10,285 --> 00:22:12,243 But we're not gonna ask twice. 532 00:22:12,374 --> 00:22:19,250 ♪♪ 533 00:22:29,086 --> 00:22:33,221 SANDERS: Mighty fine place you have here, Dr. Howard. 534 00:22:33,352 --> 00:22:35,049 I admit -- 535 00:22:35,179 --> 00:22:38,661 never seen a Negro in such a home before. 536 00:22:38,792 --> 00:22:40,271 Not legally, anyway. 537 00:22:40,402 --> 00:22:41,925 [chuckles] 538 00:22:42,056 --> 00:22:43,927 I think the folks at the tax board 539 00:22:44,058 --> 00:22:45,364 must share your astonishment, 540 00:22:45,494 --> 00:22:47,801 considering how many times I've been audited. 541 00:22:47,931 --> 00:22:50,934 But rest assured, gentlemen -- 542 00:22:51,065 --> 00:22:52,588 it all checks out. 543 00:22:52,719 --> 00:22:54,938 ♪♪ 544 00:22:55,069 --> 00:22:57,550 It's been nearly an hour. 545 00:22:57,680 --> 00:22:58,812 [sighs] I don't think they're coming. 546 00:22:58,942 --> 00:23:00,117 If we had taken them into custody, 547 00:23:00,248 --> 00:23:01,902 this would've been a whole lot simpler. 548 00:23:02,032 --> 00:23:03,512 If you had taken them into custody, 549 00:23:03,643 --> 00:23:06,297 they never would've felt safe enough to tell the truth 550 00:23:06,428 --> 00:23:08,169 the way they did with us. 551 00:23:08,299 --> 00:23:10,606 Do I need to remind you folks our boys tracked down 552 00:23:10,737 --> 00:23:12,129 the witnesses y'all failed to locate? 553 00:23:12,260 --> 00:23:13,609 You tracked them down by threatening 554 00:23:13,740 --> 00:23:15,263 and intimidating the community 555 00:23:15,394 --> 00:23:16,699 that was trying to keep them safe, 556 00:23:16,830 --> 00:23:18,397 and the only reason they are not here now 557 00:23:18,527 --> 00:23:20,268 is because you and your posse 558 00:23:20,399 --> 00:23:22,444 scared the living daylights out of everyone. 559 00:23:22,575 --> 00:23:24,403 All the locals are saying they thought you were FBI. 560 00:23:24,533 --> 00:23:25,839 She goes on talking this way to me, 561 00:23:25,969 --> 00:23:28,145 we're gonna have a problem. 562 00:23:28,276 --> 00:23:29,799 ♪♪ 563 00:23:29,930 --> 00:23:31,105 DR. HOWARD: Enough! 564 00:23:31,235 --> 00:23:33,934 ♪♪ 565 00:23:34,064 --> 00:23:36,327 We all want the same thing here, don't we? 566 00:23:36,458 --> 00:23:39,940 ♪♪ 567 00:23:40,070 --> 00:23:42,116 We want these witnesses to talk. 568 00:23:42,246 --> 00:23:45,467 We want the best possible chance at a fair trial down here. 569 00:23:45,598 --> 00:23:46,990 And you, Sheriff Smith? 570 00:23:47,121 --> 00:23:48,818 The same thing. 571 00:23:48,949 --> 00:23:51,604 And we want the trial moved out of Strider's jurisdiction. 572 00:23:51,734 --> 00:23:55,434 Then I'd say the answer to my question is yes, correct? 573 00:23:55,564 --> 00:23:57,087 If the law says the case is mine, 574 00:23:57,218 --> 00:23:59,481 then I want to win -- simple as that. 575 00:23:59,612 --> 00:24:01,440 Well, in order to win, you need these witnesses 576 00:24:01,570 --> 00:24:02,528 to come forward. 577 00:24:02,658 --> 00:24:04,094 He's right, Stanny. 578 00:24:04,225 --> 00:24:05,879 These witnesses have a story to tell, 579 00:24:06,009 --> 00:24:09,796 and we just need to make them feel safe enough to tell it. 580 00:24:09,926 --> 00:24:13,582 And I think working together is the best chance we've got. 581 00:24:13,713 --> 00:24:16,542 Even if it takes all night. 582 00:24:16,672 --> 00:24:23,505 ♪♪ 583 00:24:29,076 --> 00:24:30,817 RUBY: Mandy, d-- 584 00:24:30,947 --> 00:24:32,732 Please, ma'am. 585 00:24:32,862 --> 00:24:35,648 I was wrong about what I said before, ma'am. 586 00:24:36,823 --> 00:24:38,302 I got confused. 587 00:24:38,433 --> 00:24:40,391 B-But I didn't see nothing, I swear. 588 00:24:40,522 --> 00:24:41,567 [stammers] 589 00:24:41,697 --> 00:24:43,830 Just give us a minute, please. 590 00:24:43,960 --> 00:24:46,136 ♪♪ 591 00:24:46,267 --> 00:24:50,445 Look, I said something to you before that's been nagging me. 592 00:24:50,576 --> 00:24:52,360 I said that if you spoke up, 593 00:24:52,491 --> 00:24:55,102 you'd be risking your livelihood. 594 00:24:55,232 --> 00:24:57,844 Well, that was a-a stupid thing for me to say, 595 00:24:57,974 --> 00:25:01,064 and I apologize, because we both know damn well 596 00:25:01,195 --> 00:25:03,980 that you'd be risking a whole hell of a lot more than that. 597 00:25:04,111 --> 00:25:07,636 You'd be risking your life to testify. 598 00:25:07,767 --> 00:25:09,725 I just want to keep my family safe. 599 00:25:09,856 --> 00:25:11,074 I know, I know. 600 00:25:11,205 --> 00:25:13,903 And I promise you, they will be. 601 00:25:14,034 --> 00:25:16,732 We have all the resources of the NAACP 602 00:25:16,863 --> 00:25:19,300 and Dr. Howard to protect you -- 603 00:25:19,430 --> 00:25:21,432 and not just during the trial, 604 00:25:21,563 --> 00:25:22,825 but afterwards, too. 605 00:25:28,309 --> 00:25:30,703 I-I can't just leave my granddaddy. 606 00:25:30,833 --> 00:25:32,618 Well, he could go with you. 607 00:25:32,748 --> 00:25:35,403 A-And Dr. Howard will provide financial assistance 608 00:25:35,534 --> 00:25:37,057 until you can both get on your feet up there. 609 00:25:37,187 --> 00:25:39,276 We don't need no handout. 610 00:25:39,407 --> 00:25:41,365 Never have. I work hard. 611 00:25:41,496 --> 00:25:43,150 So does my grandson. 612 00:25:43,280 --> 00:25:45,892 He's just starting to make his own way. 613 00:25:46,022 --> 00:25:48,938 So why would he want to throw all that away 614 00:25:49,069 --> 00:25:51,071 by talking in court about somethin' 615 00:25:51,201 --> 00:25:53,508 that ain't none of his business anyhow? 616 00:25:53,639 --> 00:25:56,163 Because if he speaks up about what he saw, 617 00:25:56,293 --> 00:25:58,774 he can help change the way things go around here for us. 618 00:25:58,905 --> 00:26:01,864 MEDGAR: And you'll both be free to start again in Chicago. 619 00:26:01,995 --> 00:26:03,474 Free to make a better life 620 00:26:03,605 --> 00:26:05,912 where you aren't living like slaves. 621 00:26:08,654 --> 00:26:11,091 Ain't nothin' wrong with the life we got here now. 622 00:26:11,221 --> 00:26:12,745 A life where you can't speak the truth 623 00:26:12,875 --> 00:26:15,312 for fear of what will happen to you after? 624 00:26:15,443 --> 00:26:17,750 What kind of life is that? 625 00:26:17,880 --> 00:26:21,449 Now, I am telling you, there is a better way, 626 00:26:21,580 --> 00:26:24,147 but it has to start with all of us. 627 00:26:34,331 --> 00:26:35,637 Come in. 628 00:26:35,768 --> 00:26:37,683 -Oh. -[both chuckle] 629 00:26:37,813 --> 00:26:39,946 I hear you missed dinner. Is everything okay? 630 00:26:40,076 --> 00:26:42,513 Oh, I apologize. 631 00:26:42,644 --> 00:26:44,690 Time slipped away, I suppose. 632 00:26:44,820 --> 00:26:45,865 It's my fault. 633 00:26:46,126 --> 00:26:48,128 I-I should've sent someone to check on you. 634 00:26:48,258 --> 00:26:50,609 It's been hard to get away with all of the excitement 635 00:26:50,739 --> 00:26:52,306 trying to track down those witnesses. 636 00:26:52,436 --> 00:26:53,786 Any progress? 637 00:26:53,916 --> 00:26:56,440 We shall see in the morning. 638 00:26:56,571 --> 00:26:58,486 I hope I haven't come off as rude. 639 00:26:58,617 --> 00:27:00,488 It's just, every time I try to leave, 640 00:27:00,619 --> 00:27:03,622 the sky keeps pulling me back in. 641 00:27:03,752 --> 00:27:05,536 It's not like this in Chicago. 642 00:27:05,667 --> 00:27:08,627 -DR. HOWARD: Hmm. -So many stars. 643 00:27:08,757 --> 00:27:10,846 DR. HOWARD: Yeah. 644 00:27:10,977 --> 00:27:13,675 It makes me wonder if Emmett had a chance to see them. 645 00:27:13,806 --> 00:27:15,808 ♪♪ 646 00:27:15,938 --> 00:27:19,681 I want to believe he did. 647 00:27:19,812 --> 00:27:22,641 Sounds like you're having a hard time, though -- 648 00:27:22,771 --> 00:27:24,425 believing. 649 00:27:24,555 --> 00:27:25,861 I am. 650 00:27:27,646 --> 00:27:31,693 And I'm ashamed to say that when I got here, 651 00:27:31,824 --> 00:27:34,043 I was angry at my Uncle Mose. 652 00:27:34,174 --> 00:27:35,436 I-I -- I couldn't say it, 653 00:27:35,566 --> 00:27:39,266 but I-I felt it in the pit of my stomach, 654 00:27:39,396 --> 00:27:41,311 for him promising to give Emmett 655 00:27:41,442 --> 00:27:44,750 the summer camp experience. 656 00:27:44,880 --> 00:27:46,142 And now? 657 00:27:47,753 --> 00:27:51,060 The anger's gone. 658 00:27:51,191 --> 00:27:53,236 I just -- I feel so sorry for him, 659 00:27:53,367 --> 00:27:55,891 because he believed. 660 00:27:56,022 --> 00:28:00,374 He really thought he could give that to my boy. 661 00:28:00,504 --> 00:28:02,506 Do you think it's possible 662 00:28:02,637 --> 00:28:06,206 for a Black boy in Mississippi to see the stars? 663 00:28:06,336 --> 00:28:09,862 Well, if I didn't, I wouldn't be fighting like I do. 664 00:28:09,992 --> 00:28:12,691 Fighting so that the next generation 665 00:28:12,821 --> 00:28:15,563 can live without fear and... 666 00:28:15,694 --> 00:28:16,869 be fully human. 667 00:28:16,999 --> 00:28:19,959 ♪♪ 668 00:28:20,089 --> 00:28:21,395 And see the stars. 669 00:28:21,525 --> 00:28:23,658 But what about now? 670 00:28:23,789 --> 00:28:25,007 Are men like Uncle Mose 671 00:28:25,138 --> 00:28:27,575 supposed to keep living by the code? 672 00:28:27,706 --> 00:28:30,230 Suppressing their emotions to get by? 673 00:28:30,360 --> 00:28:31,710 I mean, that's no kind of life. 674 00:28:31,840 --> 00:28:33,059 Well, that's the life he's always known. 675 00:28:33,189 --> 00:28:35,061 I don't know. 676 00:28:35,191 --> 00:28:38,151 ♪♪ 677 00:28:38,281 --> 00:28:40,719 Maybe white folks down here... 678 00:28:40,849 --> 00:28:43,547 don't think we have feelings. 679 00:28:46,159 --> 00:28:49,989 If they did, how could they treat us like they do? 680 00:28:50,119 --> 00:28:51,773 Mamie. 681 00:28:51,904 --> 00:28:54,167 You are showing them that we do feel -- 682 00:28:54,297 --> 00:28:57,736 that we hurt like them, that we love like them. 683 00:28:57,866 --> 00:29:02,741 You opened that casket so they'd see your pain. 684 00:29:02,871 --> 00:29:04,046 You showed up 685 00:29:04,177 --> 00:29:05,831 so they could see your love. 686 00:29:05,961 --> 00:29:08,616 And what if they're blind to it? 687 00:29:08,747 --> 00:29:11,314 You have more faith than that. 688 00:29:11,445 --> 00:29:13,447 I used to think so. 689 00:29:14,927 --> 00:29:16,537 But the "code" will serve Uncle Mose 690 00:29:16,667 --> 00:29:18,539 on the stand tomorrow. 691 00:29:18,669 --> 00:29:21,150 He will fall in line. 692 00:29:21,281 --> 00:29:23,152 I don't suppose every Black man down here 693 00:29:23,283 --> 00:29:25,546 could be as brave as you are, Dr. Howard. 694 00:29:28,244 --> 00:29:30,333 My means have afforded me 695 00:29:30,464 --> 00:29:32,422 the privilege 696 00:29:32,553 --> 00:29:33,946 of raising hell. 697 00:29:35,164 --> 00:29:38,167 But I assure you, Mrs. Bradley, 698 00:29:38,298 --> 00:29:40,779 any witness who takes that stand tomorrow 699 00:29:40,909 --> 00:29:43,042 is doing so knowing that they are putting 700 00:29:43,172 --> 00:29:44,957 everything on the line. 701 00:29:45,087 --> 00:29:47,916 ♪♪ 702 00:29:48,047 --> 00:29:51,877 Courage looks different on every man. 703 00:29:52,007 --> 00:29:54,749 [indistinct conversations] 704 00:29:54,880 --> 00:30:01,756 ♪♪ 705 00:30:07,718 --> 00:30:09,677 Oh, excuse me, young man. 706 00:30:09,808 --> 00:30:12,245 -S-Sorry, ma'am. -That's quite all right. 707 00:30:12,375 --> 00:30:16,075 ♪♪ 708 00:30:19,513 --> 00:30:22,124 I didn't see her. I'm sorry. 709 00:30:22,255 --> 00:30:24,561 It's okay, Simmy. 710 00:30:24,692 --> 00:30:27,434 ♪♪ 711 00:30:27,564 --> 00:30:29,610 It's okay, son. 712 00:30:29,740 --> 00:30:32,265 If they call me, what are they gon' ask? 713 00:30:32,395 --> 00:30:35,050 What you saw that night they took Bobo -- that's all. 714 00:30:35,181 --> 00:30:37,836 After I tell them, can I come home? 715 00:30:40,751 --> 00:30:42,841 When are things gonna go back? 716 00:30:51,937 --> 00:30:54,461 They're not going back, son. 717 00:30:55,941 --> 00:30:58,813 [indistinct conversations] 718 00:30:58,944 --> 00:31:05,820 ♪♪ 719 00:31:19,442 --> 00:31:21,140 [sighs] They've been in there for ages. 720 00:31:21,270 --> 00:31:23,011 Chatham has to clear each witness with the judge 721 00:31:23,142 --> 00:31:25,884 and the defense before they can be admitted. 722 00:31:26,014 --> 00:31:27,363 Hopefully, they're just being thorough. 723 00:31:27,494 --> 00:31:29,148 [door opens] 724 00:31:29,278 --> 00:31:36,111 ♪♪ 725 00:31:51,126 --> 00:31:52,780 [door closes] 726 00:31:54,651 --> 00:31:57,350 The court has made a decision. 727 00:31:57,480 --> 00:31:59,743 The state will be permitted to call on these new witnesses 728 00:31:59,874 --> 00:32:01,789 to present their testimony to the jury tomorrow. 729 00:32:01,920 --> 00:32:03,182 [indistinct conversations] 730 00:32:03,312 --> 00:32:05,924 But the trial will remain in Sumner. 731 00:32:06,054 --> 00:32:07,577 [indistinct conversations] 732 00:32:14,758 --> 00:32:16,673 I guess we're stuck with Sheriff Strider. 733 00:32:16,804 --> 00:32:19,328 Why isn't the trial moving? 734 00:32:19,459 --> 00:32:21,983 I can only assume that the judge didn't believe 735 00:32:22,114 --> 00:32:24,333 there was enough evidence to prove 736 00:32:24,464 --> 00:32:26,727 that the murder occurred on that plantation. 737 00:32:26,857 --> 00:32:28,511 But he's allowing them to testify. 738 00:32:28,642 --> 00:32:31,210 Doesn't that mean he finds them credible? 739 00:32:31,340 --> 00:32:33,038 He, uh, might find it credible 740 00:32:33,168 --> 00:32:35,301 that Emmett was brought there, 741 00:32:35,431 --> 00:32:36,476 but what actually happened there 742 00:32:36,606 --> 00:32:39,131 might require more convincing. 743 00:32:39,261 --> 00:32:40,959 Either way, the fact that the jury will get 744 00:32:41,089 --> 00:32:43,962 to hear from them at all is still a big victory for us. 745 00:32:45,311 --> 00:32:46,225 [gavel bangs] 746 00:32:46,486 --> 00:32:47,791 SWANGO: This court is now in session. 747 00:32:47,922 --> 00:32:49,663 The state may call its first witness. 748 00:32:51,578 --> 00:32:53,884 Thank you, Your Honor. 749 00:32:54,015 --> 00:32:57,410 The state would like to call to the stand Mose Wright. 750 00:32:57,540 --> 00:32:59,151 [indistinct conversations] 751 00:33:01,849 --> 00:33:04,286 [door opens] 752 00:33:04,417 --> 00:33:11,206 ♪♪ 753 00:33:35,709 --> 00:33:38,407 It was August 28th... 754 00:33:38,538 --> 00:33:41,062 at about 2:00 in the morning. 755 00:33:41,193 --> 00:33:44,935 I woke up and heard someone at the front door saying, 756 00:33:45,066 --> 00:33:46,589 "Preacher, Preacher." 757 00:33:46,720 --> 00:33:51,203 And when I got there, I asked who it was. 758 00:33:51,333 --> 00:33:54,162 He said, "This is Mr. Bryant, 759 00:33:54,293 --> 00:33:57,339 and I want to talk to you and that boy." 760 00:33:57,470 --> 00:33:58,906 What did you do? 761 00:33:59,037 --> 00:34:00,821 Well, I got up, 762 00:34:00,951 --> 00:34:02,866 opened the door... 763 00:34:02,997 --> 00:34:05,043 and... 764 00:34:05,173 --> 00:34:08,437 Mr. Milam was standing there 765 00:34:08,568 --> 00:34:10,309 with a pistol in his right hand 766 00:34:10,439 --> 00:34:15,053 and a flashlight in his left hand. 767 00:34:15,183 --> 00:34:16,445 Now, I want you to stop right there 768 00:34:16,576 --> 00:34:19,144 for a minute, Uncle Mose. 769 00:34:19,274 --> 00:34:22,625 I want you to point out Mr. Milam 770 00:34:22,756 --> 00:34:24,671 if you can see him in here. 771 00:34:32,287 --> 00:34:33,767 There he is. 772 00:34:36,944 --> 00:34:39,642 [spectators murmuring] 773 00:34:42,254 --> 00:34:45,518 And do you see Mr. Bryant in here? 774 00:34:53,352 --> 00:34:55,745 CHATHAM: Now... 775 00:34:55,876 --> 00:34:57,530 after you opened the door, 776 00:34:57,660 --> 00:34:59,358 what happened next? 777 00:34:59,488 --> 00:35:02,361 UNCLE MOSE: Well, Mr. Milam said, 778 00:35:02,491 --> 00:35:04,885 "I want that boy that done all the talkin' down at Money." 779 00:35:05,015 --> 00:35:06,495 CHATHAM: And what did you do? 780 00:35:06,626 --> 00:35:08,541 We went to a bedroom, 781 00:35:08,671 --> 00:35:12,762 and we found Emmett and Simeon in there. 782 00:35:12,893 --> 00:35:16,244 And, uh, Mr. Milam told him to get up, 783 00:35:16,375 --> 00:35:19,073 so they got up and dressed, and they started out. 784 00:35:19,204 --> 00:35:20,814 And what happened after that? 785 00:35:20,944 --> 00:35:23,599 Mr. Milam asked me, "How old are you?" 786 00:35:23,730 --> 00:35:24,818 I said 64. 787 00:35:24,948 --> 00:35:28,430 He said, "Well...if you know 788 00:35:28,561 --> 00:35:30,476 any of us here tonight, 789 00:35:30,606 --> 00:35:35,089 then you will never live to get to be 65." 790 00:35:35,220 --> 00:35:37,265 [spectators murmuring] 791 00:35:40,790 --> 00:35:44,707 And then, did they leave your house with Emmett Till? 792 00:35:44,838 --> 00:35:45,969 Yes, sir. 793 00:35:46,100 --> 00:35:47,493 CHATHAM: What, if anything, did you see 794 00:35:47,623 --> 00:35:50,060 when Mr. Milam and Mr. Bryant 795 00:35:50,191 --> 00:35:52,019 took Emmett out in front of your house? 796 00:35:52,150 --> 00:35:55,065 I saw a truck headed off toward Money. 797 00:35:55,196 --> 00:35:57,590 CHATHAM: Before Mr. Milam and Mr. Bryant 798 00:35:57,720 --> 00:35:59,069 got to the truck with Emmett Till, 799 00:35:59,200 --> 00:36:00,419 did you hear them make any statement 800 00:36:00,549 --> 00:36:02,682 or ask anyone any question? 801 00:36:02,812 --> 00:36:03,726 UNCLE MOSE: I sure did. 802 00:36:03,857 --> 00:36:06,468 They asked if this is the boy, 803 00:36:06,599 --> 00:36:08,383 and someone said yes. 804 00:36:08,514 --> 00:36:10,994 CHATHAM: Hmm. 805 00:36:11,125 --> 00:36:14,824 Was that a man's voice you heard, 806 00:36:14,955 --> 00:36:17,000 or a lady's voice you heard? 807 00:36:17,131 --> 00:36:19,916 UNCLE MOSE: Well, i-it seemed lighter than a man's voice. 808 00:36:20,047 --> 00:36:23,093 CHATHAM: Did you say it seemed like a louder voice? 809 00:36:23,224 --> 00:36:26,009 Lighter. Lighter voice. 810 00:36:28,316 --> 00:36:32,886 Now, I want you to tell the court and the jury, 811 00:36:33,016 --> 00:36:34,366 when was the next time -- 812 00:36:34,496 --> 00:36:36,455 after Emmett Till was taken from your house -- 813 00:36:36,585 --> 00:36:39,240 that you saw either him or his body? 814 00:36:41,982 --> 00:36:45,420 I saw his body when he was taken out of the river. 815 00:36:45,551 --> 00:36:47,379 CHATHAM: I want you to tell the jury 816 00:36:47,509 --> 00:36:51,034 whether or not you could tell whose body it was. 817 00:36:51,165 --> 00:36:52,253 UNCLE MOSE: Yes, sir. 818 00:36:54,299 --> 00:36:55,822 It was Emmett Till. 819 00:36:55,952 --> 00:36:58,128 [spectators murmuring] 820 00:36:58,259 --> 00:36:59,913 CHATHAM: Now, when you first saw the body, 821 00:37:00,043 --> 00:37:01,262 did you notice whether or not 822 00:37:01,523 --> 00:37:04,918 the undertaker took a ring off of Emmett's finger? 823 00:37:05,048 --> 00:37:07,007 Yes, sir, he sure did. 824 00:37:14,884 --> 00:37:16,930 CHATHAM: Is this the ring that the undertaker took off 825 00:37:17,060 --> 00:37:20,107 of Emmett's finger that morning? 826 00:37:20,238 --> 00:37:21,674 Yes, sir, it is. 827 00:37:33,642 --> 00:37:35,514 No further questions, Your Honor. 828 00:37:37,690 --> 00:37:40,040 Mose, when the two men came to your house that night, 829 00:37:40,170 --> 00:37:42,390 as you say, was anybody else with them at that time? 830 00:37:42,521 --> 00:37:43,870 Yes, sir. 831 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:46,133 There was a man who stood by the screen door. 832 00:37:46,264 --> 00:37:48,178 BRELAND: And how was he standing? 833 00:37:48,309 --> 00:37:51,399 [stammers] He was, uh, standin' kind of with his -- 834 00:37:51,530 --> 00:37:54,663 his head down, like this here -- peering. 835 00:37:54,794 --> 00:37:56,491 He was trying to hide, it looked like. 836 00:37:56,622 --> 00:37:57,840 In other words, you think he was trying to hide 837 00:37:57,971 --> 00:37:59,015 to keep you from seeing him? 838 00:37:59,146 --> 00:38:00,321 UNCLE MOSE: Yes, sir, that's right. 839 00:38:00,539 --> 00:38:02,149 And I believe you said before that you thought 840 00:38:02,280 --> 00:38:03,193 he was a colored man. 841 00:38:03,324 --> 00:38:04,325 -Is that right? -Yes, sir. 842 00:38:04,456 --> 00:38:06,022 He -- He acted like a colored man. 843 00:38:06,153 --> 00:38:08,373 [laughter] 844 00:38:13,769 --> 00:38:17,643 Now, you say Mr. Milam had a flashlight in his hand. 845 00:38:17,773 --> 00:38:19,558 Where was that flashlight pointed? 846 00:38:19,688 --> 00:38:21,255 It was out like this at me. 847 00:38:21,386 --> 00:38:23,518 And, uh, did you ever have any lights turned on 848 00:38:23,649 --> 00:38:25,041 in your house while those men were in there? 849 00:38:25,172 --> 00:38:27,217 -No, sir. -BRELAND: Hmm. 850 00:38:27,348 --> 00:38:30,525 And did Mr. Milam ever shine the light in his own face? 851 00:38:30,656 --> 00:38:33,049 No, but I could see from the light. 852 00:38:33,180 --> 00:38:36,705 You know how it will shine out from the side like that? 853 00:38:39,578 --> 00:38:41,362 BRELAND: Ah. 854 00:38:41,667 --> 00:38:45,801 Mose, uh, y-you talked to me over at my office last week, 855 00:38:45,932 --> 00:38:47,063 -is that right? -That's right. 856 00:38:47,194 --> 00:38:49,370 Is it a fact, Mose, that on that day 857 00:38:49,501 --> 00:38:51,938 you told me and my colleagues that you thought 858 00:38:52,068 --> 00:38:54,462 this was Mr. Milam in your house that night 859 00:38:54,593 --> 00:38:58,553 because he was a big man with a bald head? 860 00:38:58,684 --> 00:39:00,076 That's right, sir. 861 00:39:00,207 --> 00:39:01,687 BRELAND: And the first time that you ever saw him 862 00:39:01,817 --> 00:39:03,166 was when they came into this courtroom, 863 00:39:03,297 --> 00:39:04,385 isn't that right? 864 00:39:04,603 --> 00:39:06,692 No, I-I-I knew them from that night, sir. 865 00:39:06,822 --> 00:39:08,650 But the only reason you say you know him now 866 00:39:08,781 --> 00:39:11,392 because the man at your house had a bald head, 867 00:39:11,523 --> 00:39:14,134 isn't that right? 868 00:39:14,264 --> 00:39:18,921 No, I-I-I knowed his face a-and his stature. 869 00:39:20,488 --> 00:39:23,361 I knowed his face just like I see him sitting there now. 870 00:39:25,624 --> 00:39:27,539 You changed your story, haven't you? 871 00:39:30,019 --> 00:39:31,238 They was at my house. 872 00:39:31,369 --> 00:39:32,544 No, the only thing you saw at your house, 873 00:39:32,935 --> 00:39:37,549 the only man you saw was bald-headed, isn't that right? 874 00:39:37,679 --> 00:39:39,855 Well... 875 00:39:39,986 --> 00:39:41,379 no. 876 00:39:41,509 --> 00:39:44,207 I-I mean, yes, that's right. 877 00:39:44,338 --> 00:39:46,122 And isn't it a fact that you told me 878 00:39:46,253 --> 00:39:47,472 and these other gentlemen here 879 00:39:47,602 --> 00:39:49,125 that you saw Mr. Milam in the newspaper 880 00:39:49,256 --> 00:39:51,824 before you saw him in the courtroom? 881 00:39:51,954 --> 00:39:53,129 I don't remember saying that. 882 00:39:53,260 --> 00:39:55,436 Do you deny saying that to me? 883 00:39:55,567 --> 00:39:57,438 -I don't remember. -[Breland clears throat] 884 00:39:57,569 --> 00:40:00,354 Mose, did you ever see the light shining in the face 885 00:40:00,485 --> 00:40:03,096 of the man you say identified himself 886 00:40:03,226 --> 00:40:05,228 as Mr. Bryant that night? 887 00:40:05,359 --> 00:40:06,534 No, sir. 888 00:40:06,665 --> 00:40:09,319 Had you ever seen him before that? 889 00:40:09,450 --> 00:40:10,451 Not to know him. 890 00:40:10,582 --> 00:40:12,279 Have you ever been in his store? 891 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:13,585 UNCLE MOSE: I never have. 892 00:40:13,715 --> 00:40:15,195 And the first time you ever saw Mr. Bryant 893 00:40:15,325 --> 00:40:17,763 was in the courtroom this week, wasn't it? 894 00:40:17,893 --> 00:40:21,027 The first time I ever saw his face, that's right. 895 00:40:21,157 --> 00:40:22,724 BRELAND: Now, Mose, the only reason 896 00:40:22,855 --> 00:40:24,987 you identified that man as Mr. Bryant 897 00:40:25,118 --> 00:40:28,426 is due to the fact that he said he was Mr. Bryant. 898 00:40:28,556 --> 00:40:30,819 Isn't that right? 899 00:40:30,950 --> 00:40:32,125 That's right. 900 00:40:32,255 --> 00:40:36,303 Now, let's, uh -- let's go on up there... 901 00:40:39,088 --> 00:40:43,266 ...to the morning on the river, Mose. 902 00:40:45,312 --> 00:40:48,228 Isn't it a fact that you only identified the body 903 00:40:48,358 --> 00:40:50,012 as that of Emmett Till's 904 00:40:50,143 --> 00:40:52,188 because it didn't have any whiskers? 905 00:40:52,319 --> 00:40:54,147 And so you figured it was the body of a child, 906 00:40:54,277 --> 00:40:56,802 and since Emmett had gone missing, 907 00:40:56,932 --> 00:40:59,326 you just assumed it was him. 908 00:40:59,457 --> 00:41:01,241 I never mentioned no missing. 909 00:41:01,371 --> 00:41:04,244 Mose, do you deny that you made this statement? 910 00:41:04,374 --> 00:41:05,463 No, I did not say it. 911 00:41:05,593 --> 00:41:06,638 You did not make that statement? 912 00:41:06,768 --> 00:41:10,076 No! I did not make it! 913 00:41:10,206 --> 00:41:16,604 ♪♪ 914 00:41:34,579 --> 00:41:36,624 I'm so sorry. 915 00:41:36,755 --> 00:41:39,497 They got me so flustered up there. 916 00:41:39,627 --> 00:41:42,108 -Made a fool of me. -Don't apologize. 917 00:41:42,238 --> 00:41:44,502 -Mamie? -For anything. 918 00:41:51,030 --> 00:41:55,382 They're not gonna call Simmy to testify. 919 00:41:55,513 --> 00:41:57,384 Did Mr. Chatham say why he changed his mind? 920 00:41:57,515 --> 00:42:03,390 No, and I-I know I shouldn't be relieved, but... 921 00:42:03,521 --> 00:42:05,305 if they'd gone at him the way they went at me, 922 00:42:05,435 --> 00:42:07,525 I'd have full-out lost it. 923 00:42:07,655 --> 00:42:12,138 They tried to tear you down and keep you small. 924 00:42:12,268 --> 00:42:13,661 That could've broken any man, 925 00:42:13,792 --> 00:42:15,924 but it didn't break you. 926 00:42:16,055 --> 00:42:17,447 Not today. 927 00:42:17,622 --> 00:42:19,885 Not in the 60-somethin' years leading up to this day. 928 00:42:20,015 --> 00:42:21,539 [Uncle Mose chuckles] 929 00:42:21,669 --> 00:42:28,110 When you stood up to them, you stood up for Emmett. 930 00:42:28,241 --> 00:42:31,592 What you did in there took courage. 931 00:42:31,723 --> 00:42:36,379 Well, I spent my whole life with my head down, 932 00:42:36,510 --> 00:42:38,730 only looking up when I was talking to God. 933 00:42:42,647 --> 00:42:44,344 But I'm starting to think 934 00:42:44,474 --> 00:42:48,304 that the sky is just too beautiful 935 00:42:48,435 --> 00:42:50,132 not to keep my head up. 936 00:42:50,263 --> 00:42:57,096 ♪♪ 937 00:43:04,407 --> 00:43:06,932 It ain't easy looking up. 938 00:43:07,062 --> 00:43:08,934 I know. 939 00:43:09,064 --> 00:43:10,718 I know that now. 940 00:43:10,849 --> 00:43:12,851 I do. 941 00:43:12,981 --> 00:43:14,504 I'm gonna try. 942 00:43:14,635 --> 00:43:20,119 ♪♪ 943 00:43:20,249 --> 00:43:23,383 You promise me... 944 00:43:23,513 --> 00:43:27,430 that you do the same when you up there on that stand tomorrow. 945 00:43:30,390 --> 00:43:32,305 You hear me? 946 00:43:32,435 --> 00:43:33,959 I'll try. 947 00:43:34,089 --> 00:43:39,878 ♪♪ 948 00:43:51,367 --> 00:43:58,287 ♪♪ 949 00:44:16,218 --> 00:44:23,095 ♪♪ 950 00:44:34,715 --> 00:44:41,591 ♪♪