SYNOPSIS

Maritime archaeologist and historians go in search of the crucial component in the Atlantic Slave Trade: the ships that carried those unfortunate souls across the atlantic. Over 12 million Africans were forcibly transported in horrific conditions to be sold and forced to work in the New World.

Very few of these vessels have ever been found, but on the shores of the Mobile River in Alabama experts think they may have found one and it could be the last ever slave ship to bring Africans to American soil.

Using techniques developed for the Drain the Oceans, the remains of this wreck and others are brought to life to tell one of the most appalling episodes in human history.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Vicky Matthews is an award-winning producer, director, and writer with over 20 years of experience creating high-end factual content for major US and UK networks and streamers. She began her career in 2000 with Pioneer Productions and has since worked with clients including Channel 4, BBC, Nat Geo, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian Networks, ZDF, Netflix, and Disney+.

Her notable credits include producing the Emmy Award-winning factual drama Hindenburg, the critically acclaimed Unsinkable Titanic for Channel 4, and the internationally recognized drama doc series Hitler’s Circle of Evil for Netflix. She has directed acclaimed documentaries such as Secrets of the Tower of London (PBS) and Andrew Carnegie: Rags to Riches, Power to Peace (BBC).

AWARDS & SCREENINGS

New York Festivals- Finalist Award 2021