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Foundational Black American

Before Columbus, We Were Already Home

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Uncover the hidden history of Foundational Black Americans and Black Indians-present before Columbus and vital to building the U.S.-in this powerful documentary that reclaims a buried legacy.

Directed byDrayon Blackett

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Status
Released
Language
EN
Studios
Blackett Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring

Black Alpha Network

Self

Gregg Marcel Dixon

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Drayon Blackett

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