Ancestors

Our Roots

A sepia-toned portrait of a person with long braided hair. They wear a high-necked garment and are adorned with several layers of beaded necklaces. Their expression is serious and contemplative, capturing a moment of stillness.

Sacred Places

Meet the ancestors whose stories breathe life into our shared history and inspire the film’s journey.

A large, old white brick house with green shutters and an ornate porch sits surrounded by grassy lawns. The building appears weathered, with visible signs of paint peeling. In the background, there are bare trees, hinting at the season being late winter or early spring.

Family Stories

Discover the places where resilience and memory intertwine, shaping communities across the South.

A large cylindrical wall filled with numerous black and white photographs, each accompanied by text. The images are historical portraits, arranged in a circular pattern that extends upwards, creating a powerful visual narrative. The architectural structure is illuminated from above, highlighting the photographs.

Legacy

Uncover family histories and archival treasures that reveal the roots of education as reparations.