COMING FALL 2025

BEYOND THE SHIP

  • “This is more than a series, it’s a movement."

    ~Jas Lynn (Director)

  • “Stories like this can really open your eyes and allow you to feel more connected with your family”,

    ~Ivyanna

  • "Just from watching the trailer, I already became encouraged to learn more about my family’s heritage and history."

    ~Olivia

  • "This is a great vessel for the transportation of family history for generations to come."

    ~Nas

  • "The faces, although strangers, the narration, and the images in the video all felt familiar to me!  It's my story too!"

    Alexandra

  • "I never took initiative to learn about my roots but after watching this video I’ve grown more curious."

    Michelle

Beyond the Ship, is a docuseries with 4 episodes that will inspire the African Diaspora on the journey of unlocking their history beyond slavery, seeking the truth of their lineage that began in Africa.

Through the unpacking of my story, this series will inspire others to go on a similar journey. In having a greater relationship with your family’s history, it can give those considered “the lost generation” a new beginning, as they put on new coats of pride, honor, and freedom.

~Jas Lynn

  • Focus Group Stats

    (Over 40 participants from various ethnicities and ages)

  • 100% agreed that preserving family history is important!

  • 85.4% would watch this series

  • 75% of the participants stated they wanted to learn more about their family’s history.

  • 66% suggested streaming networks

    (Netflix/YouTube/Amazon Prime)

  • Participants could list on average, 2.8 generations back in their family’s history

    (Falls between Grand & Great Grandparent)

  • Through research, we found that many long to know more about who they are, and how they tie into history. They just don’t know where to start.

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View fullsize STORY TIME! So about 2 years ago, my grandmother told me that our Stokes side of the family was said to be related to Harriett Tubman. Let’s just say I took the information and ran with it! Through my own personal research over the next 3 month
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Titilayo

“This is a journey a lot of black Americans want to embark on. Watching you is watching the possibilities of what we could have or be.”

Chris

“I want that story of ‘Truth’ and ‘Pride’ that ‘Beyond the Ship’ promises.”