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William Wells Talks About The Island (1967)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 11M

Director : Colin Low

Synopsis

William Wells defends the viability of Fogo Island and expresses his apprehension about the exodus of young people.

Actors

William Wells
William Wells
Self

Crews

Colin Low
Colin Low
Director
John Kemeny
John Kemeny
Producer
Robert Humble
Robert Humble
Camera Operator
Dennis Sawyer
Dennis Sawyer
Editor

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