Descendant
| Director | Margaret Brown |
|---|---|
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | USA |
| Runtime | 1h 49m |
| Language | English, Spanish |
| Format | DCP |
| TMDB | View entry |
Synopsis
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.
Listed at AFS
Archived on the AFS site between Thu, Oct 27 2022 and Mon, Sep 8 2025, across 5 captures. These dates are inferred from Wayback Machine captures and may not be accurate.