Eyes on the Prize- Nick Baumann

The scene that had the greatest impact was the one where Emmett Till's mother holds and open casket to the Chicago public. This had a lasting effect on the Civil Rights act because it showed how low the whites would stoop to preserve their way of life. By showing his mangled body, she sickened many and persuaded them to take a stand in the fight for equal rights. It is difficult to imagine how his mother felt, and how she contained her emotions enough to not act irrationally. She had a lot of courage opening her son's casket and presenting it to the public. I think that action made an impact that would help promote the fight for Civil Rights in the South, and around the country.