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Feature documentary on Poet Laureate and environmental activist W.S. Merwin. The film screened widely at film festivals and was broadcast nationally on PBS.

The full film - and many extras - can be viewed HERE. 

PRESS: 

"A wonderful film about life, language, and the natural world we all share."  Jeffrey Brown, PBS News Hour

"Superb... the story unfolds naturally, giving a thoughtful view of the man that reaches behind the externals. Schaefer and his team have crafted a thoroughly professional piece to present to the world.” Huffington Post 

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS: 

- Maui Film Festival 

- Hawai'i Int'l Film Festival 

- Seattle Int'l Film Festival 

- Environmental Film Festival 

- DOXA Documentary Film Festival 

- Buddhist Film Festival