Abdul and Solomon introduce newbie Bai to the intricacies and dignity of gravedigging for the town down the hill, until exposure to a deadly illness sweeping through the community means they are prohibited from entering town. The three must make the best of a bad situation as their isolated workload increases and support from the townsfolk diminishes.

Based on the West African Ebola epidemic and echoing the collective experiences of COVID-19, Donna-Michelle St. Bernard’s latest work from her acclaimed 54ology series offers a fascinating and inspired portrait of the unsung heroes who do our dirty work in the shadows. Blending workplace levity with profound reflections on duty, hope, and interdependence, Diggers is a tribute to essential workers everywhere.