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Chinonye Chukwu’s new movie Till, which is now out in theaters, is a difficult prospect. The basis for its story is the brutal 1955 lynching of the teenager Emmett Till in Money, Mississippi, an event that has endured in the public consciousness largely because of the actions of his mother, …

Jazmine Sullivan is lending her powerful vocals for the upcoming film, Till — Rolling Stone exclusively announced. The soulful, “uplifting” R&B track, titled “Stand Up,” dropped Oct. 6, ahead of the film’s premiere on Oct. 14. “I’m honored to be able to contribute to such a powerful film about such …