Surviving Clotilda
“The story of the last slave ship to ever reach America's shores: the brash captain who sailed her, the wealthy businessman who paid for her, and the 110 people whose resilience turned horror into hope.”
Synopsis
In July 1860, the schooner Clotilda slipped quietly into the dark waters of Mobile, Ala., holding 110 Africans stolen from their homes and families, smuggled across the sea, and illegally imported to be sold into slavery. Surviving Clotilda is the extraordinary story of the last slave ship ever to reach America's shores: the brash captain who built and sailed her, the wealthy white businessman whose bet set the cruel plan in motion, and the 110 men, women, and children whose resilience turned horror into hope.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Olivia Grillo, Kathryn Jamieson
- Original Title
- Surviving Clotilda
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- City of Mobile, Alabama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivia Grillo, Kathryn Jamieson
Marcus Kyle
Rainn Mowris
Kathryn Jamieson, Clark Stallworth, Olivia Grillo, Mark Allen Wilson, Jennifer Hyde
Department Leadership Roster
Olivia Grillo
Director
Kathryn Jamieson
Director
Rainn Mowris
Editor
Marcus Kyle
Director of Photography
Kathryn Jamieson
Producer
Olivia Grillo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surviving Clotilda
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What is Surviving Clotilda about?
In July 1860, the schooner Clotilda slipped quietly into the dark waters of Mobile, Ala., holding 110 Africans stolen from their homes and families, smuggled across the sea, and illegally imported to be sold into slavery. Surviving Clotilda is the extraordinary story of the last slave ship ever to reach America's shores: the brash captain who built and sailed her, the wealthy white businessman whose bet set the cruel plan in motion, and the 110 men, women, and children whose resilience turned horror into hope.
Who directed Surviving Clotilda?
Surviving Clotilda was directed by Olivia Grillo, Kathryn Jamieson.
Who stars in Surviving Clotilda?
The principal cast of Surviving Clotilda includes Rachel Olivia Taylor, Kory Johnson, Jahi Minkah Trotter.
When was Surviving Clotilda released and how long is it?
Surviving Clotilda was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 26m.