Kunta Kinteh Island
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English
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English
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Kunta Kinteh Island

Released Documentary
01 Jul, 2012 1h 1min
 

Kunta Kinteh Island

Released Documentary
01 Jul, 2012 1h 1min
 

Directed by Elvin Ross

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

Directed by Elvin Ross

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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