Review: The Island
November 16, 2013
Bringing together true stories from inmates of Robben Island, the infamous prison that held Nelson Mandela from 1962-1982, Alex Brown directs the poignantly simple The Island. Two inmates, Winston and John (Jimmy Akingbola and Daniel Poyser respectively), reminisce about life outside, the tortuous tasks they’re given for the amusements of the guards, and the hope … More Review: The Island