Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival’s kicked off Friday night with documentary film Descendant, from Netflix and Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, and …
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When the film was initially introduced by festival founders Stephanie and Floyd Rance, they brought out the director, who introduced Oscar winner Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. He spoke briefly before inviting his “friends” on stage. Those friends happened to be the Obamas who have a home in Martha’s Vineyard.Michelle Obama first spoke about reaching out to your elders and listening to their stories and their heritage.
Next, President Obama spoke to the crowd about why it’s essential that the descendants of the Clotilda and their stories are heard.
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