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Seven Skeletons

Seven Skeletons

Written by: Ward Minnis
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Seven Skeletons is a limited series art experience that tells the story of a prominent family of Bahamian artists - through the lens of their lifelong relationship with the Jehovah’s Witness religion.© 2025 Ward Minnis Art Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • E00 Intro: Closet Full of Bones to Pick
    Sep 10 2025

    The Seven Skeletons saga begins with the refusal to remove Ward from "Ting an’ Ting," the documentary about his father, Eddie Minnis. Misrepresented in the final cut, Ward takes matters into his own hands — telling his story on his own terms.

    Transcript: Intro: Closet Full of Bones to Pick

    Facebook Post: Only contains the intro paragraphs, but there is more discussion in the comments here.

    Original Painting: Family Legacy

    Instagram Reel: Cinematic painting reveal.

    Intro / Outro Music: Reggae Is The Answer by Rent Kid. Royalty free music licensed through Story Blocks.

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    9 mins
  • E01: The Truth About The Truth
    Sep 23 2025

    Ward retraces the origins of his family’s commitment to the Jehovah’s Witnesses, by exploring his father, Eddie Minnis’ backstory and conversion. Along the way, weaving personal history with religious context, he uncovers how faith shaped their choices and futures — and ends with a conclusion that challenges everything he was raised to believe.

    Transcript: 1: The Truth about the Truth

    Facebook: Teaser that contains the opening paragraphs but generally has more discussion.

    Original Painting: Welcome to Paradise

    Instagram: Video painting reveal

    Intro / Outro Music: Reggae Is The Answer by Rent Kid. Royalty free music licensed through Story Blocks.

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    11 mins
  • E02: Using the ‘C’ Word Responsibly
    Sep 30 2025

    From child baptism to public shaming, Ward traces the path that led to his disfellowshipping from the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Along the way he unpacks the trauma of being cast out — and reveals the core belief that makes the religion a cult.

    Transcript: 2: Using the ‘C’ word Responsibly

    Poem: Foregone Conclusion

    Poem: Dinghy to Hell

    Facebook: Article teaser that only contains the opening paragraphs but it generally has more discussion.

    Original Painting: Look at This Mess!

    Instagram: Motion painting

    Intro / Outro Music: Reggae Is The Answer by Rent Kid. Royalty free music licensed through Story Blocks.

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    11 mins
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