The essence of human rights lies in their universality – they are inherent entitlements belonging to every individual, not privileges granted by state authorities subject to alteration by local governments or popular opinion. These rights are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, yet there persists a global debate over the extent of one's humanity and the full spectrum of rights that should be universally guaranteed. These rights surpass even those outlined in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, encompassing the liberties of marriage to a partner of one’s choosing, the recognition of one's self-identified gender identity, and the right of women to have sovereignty over their reproductive decisions without government interference. Additionally, human rights provide protections against torture and enslavement, even in situations of incarceration. At their core, these rights include the fundamental right to life, safeguarding individuals from state-sanctioned execution and from inhumane conditions such as prolonged solitary confinement. Human rights are inalienable and non-negotiable. *

1. Official website

   1. "In DESCENDANT, award-winning filmmaker Margaret Brown returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama, to document the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship to arrive in the United States, illegally carrying 110 kidnapped Africans."

2. IMDB page

   1. "Follows descendants of the survivors from the Clotilda, the last ship that carried enslaved Africans to the United States, as they reclaim their story."