Descendant

Ottawa Premiere!

Follows descendants of the survivors from the Clotilda, the last ship that carried enslaved Africans to the United States, as they reclaim their story.

Sundance Film Festival: Special Jury Award winner, Grand Jury Prize nominee!
Sidewalk Film Festival: Best Documentary Feature award winner!
SXSW Film Festival: Audience Award nominee!

5 Stars! “A triumphant reclamation of American history…Descendant is more than a phenomenal documentary; it is a majestic work of art…one of the best documentary films I have ever seen” (Black Girl Nerds)

4/4 Stars! “engrossing and in-depth documentary” (Film Forward)

Grade A! “a stunning work of cultural ethnography…impressive work” (The Playlist)

*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!