Buried: how we choose to remember the transatlantic slave trade | Slavery | The Guardian

 

The remote island of St Helena, a British overseas territory, is best known for Napoleon's tomb - its biggest tourist attraction. However, while overseeing the construction of a long-awaited airport on the island, Annina van Neel learns that the remains of thousands of formerly enslaved Africans have been uncovered, unearthing one of the most significant traces of the transatlantic slave trade in the world. Annina decides to advocate for this legacy, initiating a debate among the islanders -many of whom have shared ancestry with the enslaved - on how to create an appropriate memorial. Along the way, she enlists the help of African American preservationist and veteran activist Peggy King Jorde, who makes important connections in their shared history. Buried is available with Swahili and isiZulu translated subtitles which can be found in the video setting options. The synopsis is available in both languages below