Kunta Kinteh Island

Kunta Kinteh Island

61 mins | Documentary | July 1, 2012

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 can be passed on throughout the diaspora for decades to come.

Kunta Kinteh Island

61 mins | Documentary | July 1, 2012

Kunta Kinteh Island
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 can be passed on throughout the diaspora for decades to come.
Producers
Original title Kunta Kinteh Island
Directors Elvin Ross
Writers Elvin Ross

Cast

Tish Graves-Dawkins

as Ms. Bryant (as Tish Graves)

Brian Waller

as School Principal