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Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship is a documentary series produced by National Geographic Channel that explores the story of Clotilda, the last-known slave ship from America. The series documents the personal journeys of descendants of the Clotilda, historians, and scientists as they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind this ominous chapter of American history.

The story begins in 1860 when Timothy Meaher, a wealthy plantation owner, smuggled in more than 100 men, women, and children from West Africa on the Clotilda, which he then burned to hide the evidence. The African slaves were sold to Meaher and other wealthy businessmen in Mobile, Alabama, where they were forced into slavery and subjected to brutal and inhumane treatment.

The documentary delves into the complicity of local officials and the unprecedented efforts of the enslaved individuals to resist their captivity. With the help of historians, the descendants of Clotilda

Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship is a series that ran for 1 seasons (1 episodes) between February 8, 2022 and on National Geographic Channel