The Boardman Review: The Rabbit Island Foundation

Screened at FCFF 2018

Film Synopsis

On an island in Lake Superior, creativity, environmental philosophy, and remote wilderness come together to create an artist residency like no other. The Compass Points Here provides a visual taste of this unique remote island.

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