Eventually finding out that her four-times-great-grandparents were born into slavery but were among the first Jamaicans to be freed was an especially pivotal moment in the documentary. Breaking down at the end, Charlene describes how it was clear that they “wanted more for their children,” much like her grandparents and herself today.

Exploring the connection between identity and place shows that sometimes, going back to a location of such ancestral importance is something that resonates with many viewers.

“It’s not just a story about me or a story about my family, I think it’s a story about who we all are as British people in terms of our history with the empire irrespective of where we originate from.”

“Our shared history means we are forever, intertwined together.”

The internet loved Charlene White’s Empire’s Child documentary last night and here’s why