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199823 minPGdocumentary

Quest for History

199823 minPGdocumentary

Two brothers in the 19th century sought to transition from a legacy of slavery to self-sufficiency, as revealed through family oral histories.

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Two brothers in the 19th century sought to transition from a legacy of slavery to self-sufficiency, as revealed through family oral histories.

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Busejé Baileydirector

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A series of personal stories unfolds through conversations with family members, including aunts, uncles, sisters, and cousins. These narratives connect to two brothers from the 19th century who sought to transition from a legacy of slavery to self-sufficiency. Quest for History captures oral histories and intertwines them with the filmmaker's own experiences of life and travel. The 23-minute documentary presents a broader narrative about identity and the quest for self-knowledge.

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