The Island (2018)
A garden between Oakland and Berkley where its inhabitants, marginalized by gentrification, plant fruit trees and flowers to pay homage to their loved ones who died in battles against poverty. This is a space of love and freedom cared by Brian for the last 25 years. The island resists, as a living legacy of the Black Panthers who were the first to organize the neighbourhood.
Director: Alexandra Gelis
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: February 16, 2018
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Island about?
- A garden between Oakland and Berkley where its inhabitants, marginalized by gentrification, plant fruit trees and flowers to pay homage to their loved ones who died in battles against poverty. This is a space of love and freedom cared by Brian for the last 25 years. The island resists, as a living legacy of the Black Panthers who were the first to organize the neighbourhood.
- Who directed The Island?
- The Island was directed by Alexandra Gelis.
- How long is The Island?
- The Island has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).