Kunta Kinteh Island

Kunta Kinteh Island 2012 Released

Directed by Elvin Ross

Documentary · 61 min

 

Kunta Kinteh Island 2012 Released

Directed by Elvin Ross

Documentary · 61 min

 

This documentary film chronicles the process of renaming Ft. James Island, which was a holding cell for slaves during the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade, to Kunta Kinteh Island- after one of The Gambia's most well-renowned sons. It shares the points of view of both the government and the Kinteh family, who still preserve their history as residents of neighboring Juffureh Island. This film embodies the rich spirit of a people that... see more

This documentary film chronicles the process of renaming Ft. James Island, which was a holding cell for slaves during the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade, to Kunta Kinteh Island- after one of The Gambia's most well-renowned sons. It shares the points of view of both the government and the Kinteh family, who still preserve their history as residents of neighboring Juffureh Island. This film embodies the rich spirit of a people that... see more

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RUNTIME
N/A min
RELEASED
Jul 1, 2012
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
SPOKEN
English
BUDGET
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REVENUE
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