Where Are They Now?
May 21, 2020
The Island, the Tourist, and the Pandemic
Independent Lens in Beyond the Films
By Sergio Rapu Don’t you wish you were living out the pandemic on a beautiful secluded island right about now? What I have learned is that, though enjoyable in the…...
Interviews
May 20, 2020
Filmmakers Show the World the Real Easter Island, a Wakeup Call with Hope
Craig Phillips in Interviews
Sergio Mata'u Rapu has spent the last 15 years shooting and producing documentaries that have aired on History Channel, Travel Channel, National Geographic, and NOVA. Based in Minnesota, a very…...
Beyond the Films
May 12, 2020
Rapa Nui and Other Fragile Lands Rally Against Tourism Pollution
Independent Lens in Beyond the Films
By Satu Runa In a story that begins with a heartfelt message to their infant son about the unique character of his ancestral home Rapa Nui (also known as Easter…...