You need to take a few minutes to watch our new short program, Meeting David Wilson, that chronicles the actual meeting of David Wilson -- a 26 year old, high achieving New Yorker who grew up in urban poverty as the descendent of slaves -- and David Wilson -- the 62 year old North Carolina plantation owner and direct descendent of former slave owners to the first David Wilson’s ancestors. The upcoming documentary follows the journey of the younger David Wilson as he travels back in time from the home of his youth, to the plantation in North Carolina where his ancestors were enslaved, to the shores of Africa, where it all started. This documentary, which you can learn more about at MeetingDavidWilson.com, asks some tough, uncomfortable, and possibly unanswerable questions – and promises to be incredibly thought-provoking.
Og from Roots Television
Comments (2)
Saw the "Meeting David Wilson" trailer on MSN. WOW! Was deeply moved by the possible emtions you must've experienced. As a Puerto Rican American aware of his own parent's history, and that of other cultures, I have to say that the importance of your story for your own community - it's possible impact on so many young black lives who so desperately need it's message - cannot not be taken lightly. I commend you for your good fortune in having found such a quest, in having seen it through...
Posted by Daniel Alvelo | March 7, 2007 1:25 AM
Posted on March 7, 2007 01:25
The Best Video I have watched on the TV in some time. I wish everyone could see it. Hope it will be shown again soon.
Posted by Richard Reeves | April 14, 2008 5:50 PM
Posted on April 14, 2008 17:50