World Premiere
Black Godfather of Scuba
Special Screening
Short | United States, UK | 24 MINUTES | EnglishDocumentary, Biography, Sports
Black Godfather of Scuba follows the extraordinary life and mission of Dr. Albert Jose "Doc" Jones, co-founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers. After diving at the wreck of the Henrietta Marie, the first lost slave ship ever to be recovered, he dedicated himself to finding and recovering the remains of others, and to making sure those lost souls would never be forgotten.
Cast & Credits
Director
Matt Kay
Producer
Andrew Carver
Cinematographer
Josh Ausley
Editor
Xanna Ward Dixon
Executive Producer
John Skipper
Gary Hoenig
Stanley Nelson
Smriti Keshari
Cast
Dr. Albert Jose "Doc" Jones
Jay Haigler
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