When a burial for slave trade victims is unearthed, a small island faces a reckoning | Aeon Videos
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The documentary Buried sheds light on the untold stories of approximately 9,000 victims of the transatlantic slave trade, while also focusing on the emotional journey of activist Annina van Neel who endeavors to honor their memory and ensure a respectful final resting place for the recently unearthed remains.
Exploring the complexities surrounding the unearthing of burial artifacts during St Helena's airport construction, the film provokes vital discussions about justice, accountability, and the importance of collective memory, linking the island's past with broader historical contexts.
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