Descendant

About 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.

Where to Watch

Stream on Unknown.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Margaret Brown

Starring Kamau Sadiki, Emmett Lewis, Vernetta Henson, Veda Tunstall, Joycelyn Davis

Produced by Participant