Three professions helped former slaves achieve the American dream: preacher, teacher, and undertaker. A renowned embalmer in San Antonio, TX, is now relying on a new generation to carry on the legacy of Black funeral homes. However, his young intern, a gay man, is torn between his commitment and the judgment he faces in the African American community.
The Funeral Home
A respected embalmer, James Bryant, is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Black funeral homes in San Francisco by mentoring a new generation to carry on the tradition.