Descendant
“The past is always present.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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DESCENDANT | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kamau Sadiki
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Emmett Lewis
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Vernetta Henson
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Veda Tunstall
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Joycelyn Davis
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Willomina Davis
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Mae Jones
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Lorna Woods
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Karlos Finley
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Kern Jackson
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Cleon Jones
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Joe Womack
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Vivian Figures
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Frederik Hiebert
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Jim Delgado
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Ramsey Sprague
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Darron Patterson
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Bobby Dennison
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Independent Film Festival of Boston
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 22, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margaret Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Brown, Kern Jackson
- Original Score
- Raymond Angry, Rhiannon Giddens, Dirk Powell
- Original Title
- Descendant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Participant, Concordia Studio, Two One Five Entertainment, Higher Ground
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margaret Brown
Margaret Brown, Kern Jackson
Raymond Angry, Rhiannon Giddens, Dirk Powell
Michael Bloch, Geoffrey Richman
Margaret Brown, Essie Chambers, Kyle Martin, Questlove
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Brown
Producer
Margaret Brown
Writer
Essie Chambers
Producer
Kyle Martin
Producer
Michael Bloch
Editor
Geoffrey Richman
Editor
Kern Jackson
Writer
Margaret Brown
Director
Raymond Angry
Original Music Composer
Rhiannon Giddens
Original Music Composer
Dirk Powell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Descendant
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What is Descendant about?
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.
Who directed Descendant?
Descendant was directed by Margaret Brown.
Who stars in Descendant?
The principal cast of Descendant includes Kamau Sadiki, Emmett Lewis, Vernetta Henson, Veda Tunstall, Joycelyn Davis.
When was Descendant released and how long is it?
Descendant was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Descendant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Descendant was composed by Raymond Angry, Rhiannon Giddens, Dirk Powell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Descendant?
Descendant holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).