Descendant (2022)
Descendant (2022) is a powerful documentary that uncovers the history and legacy of the transatlantic slave trade through the lens of the Clotilda, the last known ship to bring enslaved Africans to the United States. The film follows the descendants of the survivors, focusing on their journey to reclaim their history, identity, and culture in the face of centuries of erasure. It explores the emotional and historical impact of the Clotilda’s journey and its ongoing influence on the community of Africatown in Mobile, Alabama. The film aims to shed light on the unspoken stories of the enslaved and their descendants.
