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William Wells Talks About the Island

Colin Low

1967 11 min

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William Wells defends the viability of Fogo Island and expresses his apprehension about the exodus of young people.

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William Wells defends the viability of Fogo Island and expresses his apprehension about the exodus of young people.

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Credits

• director
  Colin Low
  
• producer
  John Kemeny
  
• photography
  Robert Humble
  
• editing
  Dennis Sawyer
  

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