The true story of Mamie Till Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14 year old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.
Me Against the World features an unlikely pairing between whip-smart Mala, and an ambitious athlete, Doug. When Mala is assigned to tutor Doug, their personalties clash. Despite their biases, they begin to form a unique friendship.
On his 16th birthday, alone and depressed Yoke is taken on a journey by his friend Rico, to have the best birthday possible given the poverty stricken circumstances; some unexpected company and lessons are found along the way. Shot on MiniDV tapes and totally handheld.
