Keith A. Beauchamp, a renowned filmmaker and civil rights advocate, embarked on his journey at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he studied criminal justice with the ambition of becoming a civil rights attorney. His determination to combat racism was ignited by a personal encounter with police brutality. In 1997, Beauchamp relocated to New York, where he began his filmmaking career, establishing Till Freedom Come Productions in 1999 to produce socially significant projects.
His unwavering pursuit of justice led to the re-opening of the Emmett Till case by the United States Department of Justice in 2004, inspired by his acclaimed documentary, "The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till," a story that he learned about at the age of ten.
Beauchamp's collaboration with the FBI's Civil Rights "Cold Case" Initiative and his advocacy work have garnered widespread recognition, including the prestigious Stanley Kramer Award from the Producers Guild of America. Notable works include "Murder in Black & White" for TV One, "Exceptional Black Women" for BET, and the CBS News-produced series "The Injustice Files" for Investigation Discovery, alongside his acclaimed film "Till."
