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The Island of St. Matthews
The Island of St. Matthews
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THE ISLAND OF ST. MATTHEWS

Directed by Kevin Jerome Everson
United States, 2013
Documentary

Synopsis

Years ago Kevin Jerome Everson asked his aunt about old family photographs. Her reply—that “we lost them in the flood” was the catalyst for this film, a poem and paean to the citizens of Westport, Mississippi, the hometown of the filmmaker’s parents.

Synopsis

Years ago Kevin Jerome Everson asked his aunt about old family photographs. Her reply—that “we lost them in the flood” was the catalyst for this film, a poem and paean to the citizens of Westport, Mississippi, the hometown of the filmmaker’s parents.