Danielle Scott: Ancestral Call

About the Episode

Follows the multi-racial, mixed-media artist Danielle Scott as she risks her own well-being by exposing herself to the intergenerational trauma of the Atlantic Slave Trade. She traces her ancestors’ lives for a greater purpose: creating art that exposes the wretched pain and intense beauty of the era while guiding her audience through an experiential journey.

Aired: 06/16/25 | Expires: | Runtime: 15m 44s

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