The Passing On
Three professions helped Black former slaves transition from poverty to the American dream, with the tradition of African American funeral homes now in decline.
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Three professions helped Black former slaves transition from poverty to the American dream, with the tradition of African American funeral homes now in decline.
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In San Antonio's oldest Black funeral home, embalmer James Bryant mentors intern Clarence Pierre. Bryant hopes to pass on the tradition of embalming, a profession that has served the Black community for generations. Pierre struggles with his role, facing pressure from the community and his own identity as a queer, Christian man. The film documents their interactions and the decline of African American funeral homes.
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