Buried: how we choose to remember the transatlantic slave trade

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The remote island of St Helena, a British overseas territory, is best known for Napoleon's tomb – the island's biggest tourist attraction. 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 – about 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 applied in video settings. The synopsis is available in both languages below.

Buried: jinsi tunavyoamua kukumbuka biashara ya utumwa iliyovuka Atlantiki

Kisiwa cha mbali cha St. Helena, eneo la ng’ambo la Uingereza, linajulikana zaidi kwa kaburi la Napoleon- kivutio kikubwa zaidi cha watalii katika kisiwa hicho. Hata hivyo, huku akisimamia ujenzi wa uwanja wa ndege uliokuwa ukingojewa kwa muda mrefu katika kisiwa hicho, Annina van Neel anagundua kwamba mabaki ya miili ya maelfu ya Waafrika waliokuwa watumwa zamani yamepatikana, na kugundua mojawapo ya alama muhimu zaidi za biashara ya utumwa iliyovuka Atlantiki duniani. Annina anajaribu kuwashawishi wakazi wa kisiwa hicho (wengi wao wakiwa na mababu sawa na watumwa hao) kuheshimu urithi wao na kuunda kumbukumbu inayofaa. Hayo yakijiri, anaomba usaidizi wa mhifadhi na mwanaharakati mkongwe wa Kiafrika Peggy King Jorde, ambaye hufanya miunganisho muhimu katika historia yao iliyoshirikiwa.

Ukungcwatshwa: indlela esikhetha ukukukhumbula ngayo ukuthengiswa kwezigqila olwandle lwase-Atlantic

Isiqhingi esikude sase-St. Helena, indawo yaseBrithani yaphesheya kwezilwandle, saziwa kakhulu ngethuna likaNapoleon – eliyindawo eheha kakhulu izivakashi kulesi siqhingi. Kodwa, ngenkathi engamele ukwakhiwa kwesikhumulo sezindiza okwase kuyisikhathi eside silindelwe esiqhingini, u-Annina van Neel wezwa ukuthi kwakutholwe izinkulungwane zemizimba yabantu base-Afrika ababeyizigqila, okwembula umkhondo obaluleke kakhulu emhlabeni wokuthengiswa kwezigqila olwandle lwase-Atlantic. U-Annina uzama ukusiza abantu bakulesi siqhingi (iningi labo eliyizizukulwane zalezo zigqila) ukuba bahloniphe umlando, benze nesikhumbuzo esifanele. Kule mizamo yakhe, ucela usizo lwabalwela ukulondolozwa komlando waBantu Abamnyama BaseMelika kanye nolwesishoshovu esingumakadebona uPeggy King Jorde, ongumxhumanisi okubalulekile emlandweni wabo.

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コメント (21)

@jenitreves4706 2ヶ月前

A really important film, and as this shortened version shows, an extremely moving story following Anina and her discovery of the most horrendous colonial history. The full version "A Story Of Bones" will be shown soon on stream. It was shown at Tribeca, Berlin, The Barbican,and many other venues . Thankyou Anina, and Joe and Dominic.
@josesantyjunior4708 2ヶ月前

Remembrance, humanity, respect. Nations can have their favourite part in history but no right to erase the ones they feel ashame of. Otherwise we will never learn.
@simontreves 2ヶ月前

A lot of this footage comes from A Story of Bones, a documentary by Joseph Curran and Dominic Aubrey de Vere that premiered at the Tribeca film festival (where it was nominated for Best Documentary), and was scheduled to appear in the BBC's Storyville strand before being mysteriously withdrawn. Credit where credit's due.
@mrsapplez2007 2ヶ月前

What she thought was a local struggle.....is a global one🙏🏾
@justbe1451 2ヶ月前

Oh i cried! This video shook my soul, through my tears I'm thankful to learn this history. ❤
@annodominimag481 2ヶ月前

memorlization is so critical to the work of justice and cultural restitution - these conversations are a crucial strategy to help us deal with our past and create a more just future - bravo to the production team
@lungamadoda6992 1ヶ月前

I love St Helena but I’m an African ❤ this was a powerful Documentary love from your sister in South Africa and may we not forget our brothers who were buried in St Helena 💐
@Tiffany1989 2ヶ月前

This was incredible! 👏🏿😍. Asé
@millionairemaine8901 1ヶ月前

This is VERY interesting. I learned a lot in this half an hour.
@pieterwolt1245 21日前

wow a powerful story, thanks
@wizardofoz1390 1ヶ月前

Superb journalism
@DearProfessorRF 1ヶ月前

Excellent for documentary. Really.
@NeilHadynNicholson 1ヶ月前

I can only imagine how many grave site of enslaved people have been desecrated all over the world. Records never kept or the ones kept were ignored because black Africans were and still are not considered humans worthy of acknowledgement, respect, care and compassion for the dead and the living. I'm happy that this site was discovered and re-recorded. This was very emotional for me to watch. Thank you for producing such a great documentary. ♥🥲
@aimajeffresswood8702 1ヶ月前

DEAR Maidens of Light And Stories of a certain past. Your courage Is Noted. Blessings, 💚💯🌹🌠
@jtouros 1ヶ月前

You are such a brave woman Annina,I'm so proud of you❤
@clinkedylinkedy1 2ヶ月前

wow how incredible! amazing to see what work those two will accomplish together as they are both powerful people. may the 325 find peace and the remaining thousands attain justice and peace as well. as much as it wasn't that long ago for the descendants of those buried there, it also wasn't that long for the descendants of those who caused that harm and it's a shame that we as people are still taking so long to heal these wounds. thank you for this film.
@bernardmanners9657 2ヶ月前

I feel her frustration but love her passion
@narratingwithtuwilika 1ヶ月前

Heartbreaking, but Support from Namibia.
@diniethomas1611 2ヶ月前

Thank You!
@pcoristi 2ヶ月前

So many uncomfortable with the realities of colonialism.