Descendant

History exists beyond what is written. The Africatown residents in Mobile, Alabama, have shared stories about their origins for generations. Their community was founded by enslaved ancestors who were transported in 1860 aboard the last known and illegal slave ship, Clotilda. Though the ship was intentionally destroyed upon arrival, its memory and legacy weren’t. Now, the long-awaited discovery of the Clotilda’s remains offers this community a tangible link to their ancestors and validation of a history so many tried to bury.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary,

History

Duration:

111 minutes

Year:

2022

Director:

Margaret Brown

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Company:

Participant,

Concordia Studio,

Two One Five Entertainment,

Higher Ground

Cast:

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Crew:

Director

Writer

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Editor

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