When people say stop living in the past and the past is still living.

Winfred Rembert (22 November 1945 - 31 March 2021) He died at age 75 years old. R.I. P Sir. "What an incredible man". My condolences to your family.

This is the stuff they really ought to be teaching in schools.

I'm typing through tears. So many of us are living with the deep wounds of intergenerational racial trauma that manifest as severe PTSD, anxiety, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, addiction and other types of mental and physical illness. I'm so grateful to have found this tonight. It's a little bit of healing and validation. I have a relative who was lynched by the klan during the jim crow era. It was widely known that white policemen and respected businessmen were are part of the group that did it. There was never any justice for it. Never. My father's family along with their community lived a daily reality of terror and degradation. Far too often in my life I've heard white people say "you're playing the victim...you're playing the race card...that was a long time ago, my family wasn't involved, the past is the past, etc." People cannot heal and move on when their wounds have never been addressed. The foundation of white supremacy in this country remains solid and strong. Last week gave a lot of people a disturbing bird's-eye view, but for many of us who watched...it was the same old triggering story.

This man deserves his flowers while he's living.

When he said, " I can't rest man" I broke down. The majority of injustices and atrocities that were perpetrated against my ancestors can never be rectified. In many ways our very existence is like a prison, knowing that you are constantly shackled to the inherent danger of going about your everyday business knowing you may be murdered simply for existing. These are the precursors for anxiety, ptsd, stress, and low life expectancy. May God have mercy upon the cowards who did this to you my brother. You are loved and you are important as well as your story. Not to mention your Star Wars collection

MY GRANDMA'S 1ST BOYFRIEND WAS HUNG ! HE WAS ONLY 14 OR 15. SHE was born in 1916 and when she died in 2015, they never found out who killed John . However, I am blessed she and my grandpa met ... married for 65 "HAPPY "Years , as they would say simultaneously !! She and my grandpa would talk about hanging bodies in a very matter-of-fact way because they saw them so often that it did not phase them. I COULD NOT IMAGINE THAT !! SMH

Something that makes me really mad is the way the civil rights movement is portrayed in textbooks and whatnot. it is portrayed as if it happened forever ago when is it still very much recent and the pain he feels everyday is evidence for that.

I have a family member that was lynched in the early 1900s it was hard to hold back tears even at the start of this I am amazed by his strength and I am so grateful for his survival

I cant stop crying I hope everyone sees this documentary

The remembrance funeral was so powerful. I was sobbing. And when he states: "I can't rest." I felt that in my heart.

As a BLACK man I am crying as I watch this video. I am a retired Vietnam WAR veteran who has served 34 years in the Navy. I thought that I have seen everything during my lifetime and especially during the wars that I was in. But this is extremely moving and shocking. My grandparents used to tell me about the lynchings even my parents had experienced racism in the South and in New York City during the early 50s and they were both MILITARY doctors. The stories that I heard about during the SECOND World war and my father's experiences with racism in the Army was mind blowing.

There are no words for my feelings for this man and his story. He is my people and I love him, he will find the peace he so justly needs and deserves. I am tired of my people fighting to be treated as a human being

I just found out my dear friend Wilfred passed away. Best storyteller I ever witnessed 🙏🙏🙏 may he Rest in paradise

My grandmother was married at 14 years with one child in Georgia. she was born 1892. She says her first husband was "taken away" never to be seen again. On the census, she was listed as widow. He was George Rodgers.

These stories need to be told, like the survivors of concentration camps of WW2, like the slave narratives, when they don’t get told it gives people a chance to deny what’s been done in the name of white supremacy.

My God!! My dad is 90 years old and grew up in the south as well!! He has horrific memories!! To think we are in 2021 still going through!!!

Rest well sir. None of this should have ever happened to you. Winfred Rembert 22 November 1945 - 31 March 2021 Rest in Power.

This story had me in tears. How can we forget if we are not allowed to acknowledge it , discuss it and deal with it out in the open. Mr. Winford, your artwork is beautiful. It tells the story beautiful.

I weep for my people . Our pain our struggle sacrifice and so much more . Most high we need your help. Amen.

The 44 ppl who gave this documentary a thumbs down. Are some wicked, miserable souls..PERIOD!

This is for the people who say " Y'all need to Forget, that was long time ago

Never understood how our own people could hate each other for being too light or too dark and not forgive one another but could forgive the one who caused the division between us.

My uncle Oliver McGill was beaten to death by his white boss, no justice. My uncle Rudolph McGill was hanged in jail in queens New York, no justice, MCGILL family of South Georgia we live with this pain and it don't go away.

Such a sweet soul despite everything he has been through. He certainly has impacted more people than he will ever know! Wishing you the best Winfred you truly are an inspiration and an American hero!

This man suffered and put his life on the line for me and mines. He is forever scarred. We forever owe him.

Wonderful art by a wonderful man.

People need to understand that this history wasnt too long ago. My father, and mother were raised during the Jim Crow Era in Louisiana. My father is in his early 70's, and my mother is in her late 60's. Im an older Millennial who has heard of the disturbing stories that occured in the early 60's, and the pain doesnt go away. We will always be Black in this country, and we must share our history with future generations like the Grios of this video. God, bless everyone!😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Beautiful man. I want to hug him.Thank you so much.

This film is excellent for it's portrayal of pain in it's rightful sense. My compassion extends for all these beautiful people. Ty to filmakers for this and participants.

Winfred Rembert, may you soon experience peace and a sense of solace in your mind and heart. Your story moved me profoundly. Thank you for having the courage to speak about your trauma. Your leatherwork is incredible. Good luck creating your remaining stories. I will pray that you find lasting peace🕊 ♥️

It's sad that he doesn't sleep with Patsy, he doesn't have an evil bone in his body. I mean, to be doing art, instead of seeking vengeance . So commendable.

Humanity. The power of seeing the beauty in one another and to feel the suffering, another’s pain and their ability to survive and overcome injustice. Thank you for telling these stories.

the sick part is how forgiving we are.

Can't lie to yall. I cried thru this. Hurts

God bless that man for being strong. And he was a fighter against Injustice physically and mentally. Bless you brother,

This man is an American hero. I wish him peace, rest and healing. Where are the reparations for victims of lynchings and their families?

Usually get too angry for tears but this got me & I cried like I'd been wounded, think most of those tears were for my injured, mortally wounded, murdered ancestors...

Being a soul who had almost got lynched in Mississippi, I so could relate to this! If not for the fore sight to climb a tree and avoid being found by that sheriff and the mob he brought out that night to find me, this would have been me! Thank you lord, Thank You!

I cried when he cried. She (his momma) was indeed there to see his achievements in spirit. Those monsters may have hung him but his survival is his victory. RIP to him and those who were wrongfully hung. Winfred is with his momma now and at peace. You are remembered and loved, missed so much by those of friends and family...

This video broke me a grown man into tears. I can't hide my emotions anymore. How does man kill his own brother like this?

One of the most painful yet warming parts of this was seeing the pure love that we used to have for each other that seems to be gone. This touched me to my core. He summed up in many ways how it feels to be a Black Man in this country when he talked about not being able to rest because they are always after you. This one man shook their entire being when he locked that sherrif up.

This man deserve a go fund me so he can get some more toys and whatever makes him happy

God Bless this man and his wife.This story is beyond riveting !"I can't rest,I'm running for my life every night and I don't know what to do!"😥😥😢😢

This is criminally underviewed. Thank you for this documentary.

This man is a true inspiration. I love his love for starwars and toys.

My Father who was one of 16 children was the son of a sharecroper in NC he never spoke about much of this which as an adult tells me alot now . One thing I do know is that he had no problem with guns and had even less of a problem using them if he needed to . My Father will forever be the greatest man who ever lived in my opinion Clyde Shuford Tate I am forever grateful and thankful

Thank you so much for this...it is ALL beyond belief. My deepest sympathies to you, African-Americans 🙏😇

This is a true living legend. I love stopping by his house and visiting you. He not only has beautiful art, he has beautiful stories to go with them. Wilfred is truly brilliant and human at the same time. I love him and his family. His artwork is pure genius!!!

Such a powerful and painful documentary.

brought tears to my eyes these are the types of stories we should give recognition too! The people who were hung and lost not the people who stood about in front of them. This story is in remembrance of that and this story is what true history should be remembered for.

We Say Their Names🖤👑✔

That was beautiful🥺 I always look into the crowd to see any remorse on the faces of these Devils, NOT one! They look so happy, so accomplished!

It's still going on and some things are unforegiveable, and so they should be. Very hard hitting and horrifying story. He lived to tell it in amazing art. What about the thousands that didnt.

So many of the people that were lynched/murdered we will never know. With stories like this it helps honor their memories by talking about it. Never forget.

Unbelievable suffering even to the grave. This deeply grieves my heart. May Jesus grant him the inner peace that he so desperately needs. 🙏

That brother is full of pain. I think I feel his pain as I listen.

Moving! Winifred, I hope you can experience peace long before you leave us! Be well!

His artwork is amazing. What an aweful ordeal no wonder he can't sleep.

I'm sad. Sad to know that is the history of America. I'm angry. Angry to know that those murderers were never brought to justice.

My heart hurts so much because I feel every single word

He is a truly beautiful soul... I would love to have a piece of his artwork to see everyday and explain to my children of his story and our history

Thank you for remembering the ancestors. They did not die for nothing. They brought forth people like you and live in you and they live forever. No amount of hatred or ignorance can eliminate them. This is their world, their planet. We are the master of life here.

I'm so in love with the power and depth of his art.

So sad for Mr Winfred , the pain he went through is unbearable . I hope he will have peace in his life . No human should go through what this man went through. I feel so sad for him . Please don't let history repeat itself . God please heal this man and others like him .

Beautiful, heartbreaking ❤

He is blessed and a super star wars fan And a living legacy of a man.

You can't watch this with a dry eyes. My heart cries out to The Most High.

Wow.. I am absolutely floored

This should of been on tv this has me in tears

Your stories will strengthen the future.. My testimony... thank you with tears..

These were not humans... These were devil incarnates... Satan in flesh in multitudes. And the decedent's of them are still living to this day with no conscience...

Beautiful story and artwork. Thank you for sharing. Will share with family and friends; the people need to know.

This was PAINFUL watching this living historic and multigenerational wounds being expressed!!!

Incredible.May these traumas of the past continue to be revealed so they can bring about healing and transformation.

As soon as I saw his art I teared up......wow...I've deployed 3 times and I can't sleep at times but man oh man!

What is sad is that ...this is a lot of our grandparents today going through this as well

An incredibly powerful and moving documentary by a very brave and strong soul. The 1960s wasn't very long ago for these atrocities to have happened. The art is theraputic and beautiful it is a great symbol of social history which should be exhibited in a national museum when completed. I'm sending you love and healing Winfred.

Love your art...You are strong to push through with your art even though it brings back the pain.I understand i can relate

What an amazing story thank u for sharing❤️🙏🏽

I can't stop crying. That man was amazing and adorable. I want to hug him....

I currently reside in the deep south but was born and raised in the Mid-West. This type of racism/white supremacy is not confined to the states that are south of Missouri, Kentucky, and Virginia. This type of hatred was and is in ALL of the United States of Amerikkka. If what I have typed disturbs you, then you might want to examine why. A coverup can only last for so long, the horrible truth of this country can no longer be ignored, altered, forgotten, or dismissed.

You can do it Winford!!!!! REST IN POWER BLACK KING‼️

His art needs to be in a museum for sure😩

As a Sovereign White Woman of 62 years old, I say stir it up Let it be known!!!!!

Beautiful story..I pray that your scars be healed by our Heavenly Father..your testimony will remind the past, present and future that this is still happening till today...God Bless you..AGAPE

Tears! I will repost this!! Our children today should see this!!

I pray he can finish his art so he can live on thru them...I pray for you..got me crying watching this cuz my mommy lived in those times

The Force is STROOOOONNNG with this one.

My heart just broke when the father spoke about being forced to watch his son drown

People say, "you need to stop living in the past" but it's the past that won't let go. This generational and systemic trauma breaks my heart. No one should ever have to go thru these things.

No words are sufficient. I feel the pain, the injustice, the fear, the trauma.

The violence and grinning faces.. pure evil. Anyone who has suffered.. I hope you can find peace in your heart and enjoy your life 🙏🏻💜

How could any ressonable human being thumbs down this video?? Yall weird af..

I will buy all his pictures. This hurts me so much .. and people tell us to forget about it.

The racism and hatred that was behind the lynchings is still alive and well. Burying the ropes is pointless and when those who would happily use them to lynch again are still around and proud of themselves.

The world needs to see this.

Very moving, The World cant heal till me deal with our pass.

Very powerful...very emotional...may he be bleaaed with peace in his spirit once he's done. To the Father give all the Glory. Hallelujah!

I love learning about him. These stories should be more known.