Descendant (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2022, Descendant is a documentary film directed by Margaret Brown, running about 111 minutes. “The past is always present.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. History exists beyond what is written. The Africatown residents in Mobile, Alabama, have shared stories about their origins for generations. Their community was founded by enslaved ancestors who were transported in 1860 aboard the last known and illegal slave ship, Clotilda. Though the ship was intentionally destroyed upon arrival, its memory and legacy weren’t. Now, the long-awaited discovery of the Clotilda’s remains offers this community a tangible link to their ancestors and validation of a history so many tried to bury.
Who’s in it. Descendant stars Kamau Sadiki as Self, Emmett Lewis as Self, Vernetta Henson as Self and Veda Tunstall as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Descendant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Descendant page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Descendant (2022)?
- In US, Descendant is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Descendant worth watching?
- Descendant holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Descendant?
- Descendant stars Kamau Sadiki, Emmett Lewis, Vernetta Henson, Veda Tunstall and Joycelyn Davis.
- When was Descendant released?
- Descendant was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.