To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the Titanic’s wreckage, Channel 4 will air a documentary on the fated liner…
In Titanic: Our Secret Histories to capture and share the forgotten stories of some of the passengers and crew who survived and perished in the 1912 disaster. Hearing from their living descendants this emotional film will document the impact the disaster had on families across the world.
Working with world-renowned historians to investigate their ancestry, the descendants have been given a rare and emotional opportunity to learn about their relatives’ part in Titanic’s history and share their story.
With exclusive access to the world-leading visitor experience, Titanic Belfast and leading historians, this new piece of the puzzle will shift the focus from the wealthy and famous passengers who sailed and pay homage to the international and third-class passengers and crew aboard the ship.
The film follows contributors from North America and the UK who will work with the experts to delve through personal and official records to help shape the secrets and inspiring narratives of their descendants that have been lost for decades. The film reveals some shocking details about what happened on that fateful night, and when the contributors come together at the end of the programme some disturbing details of the disaster that have been hidden in plain sight for over 100 years come to light.
Deborah Dunnett, Commissioning Editor for Channel:
“Afro-Mic have produced an incredibly poignant film which Is deeply rooted in Northern Irish history and a celebration of Belfast. The level of access and research that has gone into this film is inspired and they have produced a completely fresh and unique take on many stories from the disaster.”
Titanic: Our Secret Histories is produced by Afro-Mic Productions who have also been commissioned by the broadcaster to produce Secrets of the Christmas Market an observational documentary filmed in and around Belfast in the lead-up to Christmas.
