In the small surf town of Sayulita, Mexico, Chilly-Willy—environmentalist, waterman, and grandfather—leads a grassroots campaign to restore the community’s natural beauty. This short, intimate film captures one man’s unwavering commitment to keeping his hometown clean for the next generation.
Greer Fawcett - Director
Clayton Kruse - Writer
Greer Fawcett - Writer
Andrew Yamada - Producer
Clayton Kruse - Producer
Greer Fawcett - Producer
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