Sapelo

Sapelo

Sapelo is a documentary that journeys within a unique American island to tell the story of its matriarchal griot, her young adopted sons, and the last remaining enclave of the Saltwater Geechee people

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Created by Nick Brandestini
Lead Actors Cornelia Walker Bailey
Key Crew Nick Brandestini (DirectorCamera)Taylor Segrest (Writer)Michael Brook (Music)

Genre:

Documentary and Reality

On the barrier island of Sapelo, two brothers are growing up in the last remaining enclave of the Saltwater Geechee people. Their greatest joy is exploring the island like their adoptive mother, Cornelia Walker Bailey, did as a child. As Sapelo’s storyteller and elder matriarch, she works to preserve what remains of this unique community established by her ancestors.