Samland
DOCUMENTARY | 19:45
An artist presents the magical property he has been building and designing on Little Cranberry Island off the coast of MDI, Maine, for the past 30 years. The structures are a physical manifestation of those in his life. His property regularly serves as a celebratory gathering place for hundreds of locals. Sam conjures a blend of Willy Wonka and Mr. Rogers as he invites the audience along to experience the complicated process of harnessing grief into creation.
Director Biography - Grace B Poppe
Grace B. Poppe is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, photographer, and writer, creating authentic portraits of people doing what they do best.
Grace received her MFA from the School of Visual Arts Photo/Video Department in 2021, with her film Divisions, a two-channel video installation portrait of the endangered small neighborhoods of Queens, NYC.