Descendant

"The past is always present."

Oct 21 2022 PG 1h 49m
Documentary, History

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.

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Plot

Follows members of Africatown, a small community in Alabama, as they share their personal stories and community history as descendants of the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to illegally transport human beings as cargo from Africa to America. The ship's existence, a centuries-old open secret, is confirmed by a team of marine archeologists.

Written by

Margaret Brown, Kern Jackson

Directed by

Margaret Brown

Cast

Theodore Arthur, Gary Autrey, Chris Davis

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Participant, Concordia Studio, Two One Five Entertainment

Languages

English, Español

Awards

7 wins & 25 nominations total

Trailers
DESCENDANT | Official Trailer | Netflix
Scores
# of Votes
1,564
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
87
Popularity
NA