Tillwas honored by thePGAon Saturday night with the Stanley Kramer Award.
The journey to this story has been a humbling and rewarding experience.
He thanked the family of Emmett Till andTilldirector Chinoye Chukwu, along with the exceptionally talentedDanielle Deadwyler.
Danielle Deadwyler and Jalyn Hall in ‘Till’Everett
Deadwyler plays Mamie inTill, which follows the aftermath of Emmett Tills murder in 1955 from a brutal lynching.
His mother vowed to expose the racism behind the attack while working to have those involved brought to justice.
We need more stories that showcase diversity across skin color, religion, gender, sexuality and ability.
People will never forget how you make them feel, Biden added last week.
You know, you have that artists gifts of making us feel our common humanity.
Tillwas nominated at the BAFTAs for Deadwylers performance.
Shes also up at the SAG Awards on Sunday for Best Actress Feature.
