Meeting David Wilson (2008)

One name… two men… separated by race… bound by slavery.

African American filmmaker David A. Wilson decided to look into his family's history during the slave era. The result is this documentary, which provides a unique perspective on the long shadow cast by slavery in America. Wilson travels to North Carolina to visit the plantation where his ancestors once toiled and to meet its current owner -- a white man named David Wilson, whose slave-owning ancestors originally occupied the property.

Director: Daniel J. Woolsey, David A. Wilson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Timothy Dixon
Production: Leontine Pictures, Official Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

slavery, family history, racism, usa history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meeting David Wilson about?
African American filmmaker David A. Wilson decided to look into his family's history during the slave era. The result is this documentary, which provides a unique perspective on the long shadow cast by slavery in America. Wilson travels to North Carolina to visit the plantation where his ancestors once toiled and to meet its current owner -- a white man named David Wilson, whose slave-owning ancestors originally occupied the property.
Who directed Meeting David Wilson?
Meeting David Wilson was directed by Daniel J. Woolsey, David A. Wilson.
Who stars in Meeting David Wilson?
Meeting David Wilson stars David A. Wilson, David H. Wilson.
How long is Meeting David Wilson?
Meeting David Wilson has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Meeting David Wilson?
Meeting David Wilson is a Documentary film.
Where was Meeting David Wilson produced?
Meeting David Wilson was produced in United States of America.