Film summary

Returning to the coastal South Carolina land that his family purchased after emancipation, filmmaker Jon-Sesrie Goff's desire to explore his Gullah/Geechee roots transforms into a poetic investigation of Black inheritance, trauma, and generational wisdom, amidst the violent tensions that define America's collective history. Produced in association with ITVS, Black Public Media, Hedera Pictures LLC.
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Introduction

These suggested readings provide a range of perspectives on issues raised by the POV documentary After Sherman and allow for deeper engagement. This list of books was created by Sarah Burris of the Bay County Public Library.