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PRESS

"This documentary has affected me so deeply, stunned me to silence like an uninterrupted horizon."

- Dr. Lea Haynes -- March 31st, 2014

It is a startling and moving achievement. Ida Does’ use of imagery is simply magnificient, bearing the hallmarks of a born filmmaker.

- Andre Bagoo poet and journalist (Pleasurette)

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In Poetry is an Island, Walcott’s words paint a thousand more, while Saint Lucia is cinematically captured in an intimate, authentic light by Does, whose eye for detail shows the island in all its unique, imperfect glory. … a beautiful cinematic work.

- Dee Lundy Charles

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"This film is made with love. With Poety is an island Ida Does has made an impressive filmportrait."

- Prof. Dr. Michiel van Kempen (Caribische Letteren)

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"Something unique and special. This documentary breaks away from the standard formula, and takes the audience deep into the soul of a man who changed the face of Caribbean literature. “Poetry is an Island” is a film that I would recommend as a must see for all audiences. You need not be a student, scholar or artist to appreciate this film. Not even a Caribbean native. All you need be is human."

- Jay Jones

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"Does’s documentary is an honest portrayal of Walcott, his life and work. It shows the man amidst all his triumphs and yes, imperfections."

- Sharif El Gammal-Ortiz (Moko Magazine)

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"An open look at Derek Walcott, from the perspective of the aging poet tracing his journey from youth to this point where he is 83.’"

- The St.Lucia Star

"Does’s documentary is an honest portrayal of Walcott, his life and work. It shows the man amidst all his triumphs and yes, imperfections."

- John Robert lee in Arc Magazine

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