History is the coin carried by those who consider themselves the best of humanity, therefore its ideology authorizes the brutalization of those who she considers subhuman. Then he erases them from the historical archives. David Kutz's four-part documentary, The African Burial Ground: An American Discovery (1994), clearly illustrates this particular side. His portrait of the astonishing discovery of the "Negro's Burial Ground" from early 18th century New York is thought-provoking and emotionally charged. (Kutz 1994) This remarkable discovery sheds light on the historical prejudices of New Amsterdam by gaining insight into the lives of African slaves through their skeletal remains. This production offers a glimpse into the plight of contemporary citizens of New York who fought the government to recognize, defend, and win the honor of those who worked to build one of America's greatest cities. Ironically, the discovery of the cemetery came from a country of no importance to a planned thirty-four story federal office building. An environmental impact statement triggered archaeological excavations, producing an 18th-century map demonstrating the need to justify or refute the survival of a “negro cemetery” (Kutz 1994). The results, through a single superficial document, came out of the Republican Alley. By early October 1991, “eleven bodies had been found” (Kutz 1994). When excavations ceased, due to community and political complications, more than four hundred men, women, and children were exhumed from the oldest cemetery containing African Americans in the United States. Interestingly, the nearby Collect Pond has been meticulously documented as it served the Dutch as a place of worship. fresh water supply, thanks to British rule, to a sewer. By 1811, the pond was... middle of paper...... - thousands of "individuals" in what was called the "negro cemetery" to its present resting place, the national historic monument, “The African Burial Ground” (Kutz 1994). Slavery undoubtedly destroys those who suffered its cruelty. David Kutz proves that the effects of slavery mark future generations, whether they are the descendants of the captives or the descendants of the free. The superiority of history barely mentioned the "Negro Graveyard," while in contrast, modern New York members fought to defend themselves and reverently earned the respect of those "individuals" now buried in “the African cemetery” (Kutz 1994). However, there are other United States. historic battles still to be fought. For example, Americans still celebrate Columbus Day. Works Cited The African Burial Ground: An American Discovery 1994. Produced and directed by David Kutz Brooklyn: Kutz Television, Inc..