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Sapelo

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Sapelo is a feature-length documentary film that journeys within a unique American island to tell the story of two young brothers, their adoptive mother, and the last remaining enclave of the Saltwater Geechee people.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2020-04-22

Runtime: 92 mins

Director: Nick Brandestini

Writer: Taylor Segrest

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Sapelo

Production Companies: Envi Films

Production Countries: United States of America

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