‘Esta Isla’ Review: Richly Textured Drama Wrestles with Puerto Rico’s Troubles and Attributes from a Humanistic, On-the-Ground Perspective
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
23/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
4/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
The recent John Cassavetes Award winner from Cristian Carretero and Lorraine Jones understands that making a movie in Puerto Rico about everyday Puerto Ricans is inherently defiant.


