Synopsis

“Sapelo” journeys within a unique American island to tell the story of its matriarchal griot, Cornelia Walker Bailey, and her adopted sons coming of age in the last remaining enclave of the Saltwater Geechee people.

Details

Feature (91mins) Documentary | Switzerland

Production

Directors:

Nick Brandestini

Nick Brandestini is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker based in Zurich. His film “Children of the Arctic” (2014) won numerous awards at international film festivals before airing on PBS World Channel. His previous film, “Darwin” (2011), screened theatrically in Canada, New York and Los Angeles, garnering praise in The New York Times, Variety, and the LA Times. His latest film, “Sapelo”, (2020) was awarded Best Feature Film at Visions du Réel.