Synopsis

For many who carry the legacy of slavery, the past remains shrouded in obscurity. This is the story of one family's determined search for a history stolen by time, a journey where science and genealogy offer the possibility of reconstructing a lineage fractured by bondage. Filmmaker Byron Hurt joins his extended family at a vibrant reunion, a celebration of connection within the African diaspora. There, they uncover forgotten details of their heritage, glimpses of a past they believed lost to th