“A lyrical, empathetic, elegiac portrait of Tangier Island.”
– The New York Times

“A hidden gem of a film.”
– Nonfics

“Heartfelt and deeply reverent.”
– Screen Zealots

"One of my favorite docs of the year."
– Mystery Catalog

“ Been Here Stay Here transforms observation into something profoundly elegiac.”
– Hammer to Nail

“A level-headed, humanistic approach to exploring a massive environmental issue.”
– The Film Stage

“Been Here Stay Here loves the island it documents and prays for its ability to adapt to the changes that are coming.”
– Beyond the Cinerama Dome

“Incredibly empathetic... highlighting the beauty of the now, alongside the uncertainty of the future.”
– Film Fest Report

“Been Here Stay Here is a lyrical tone poem that captures the hardy resilience of a community bound by blood, faith, and the tides. Its quiet rhythms will stay with you.”
– Earl Swift, author of The Chesapeake Requiem

“Been Here Stay Here does what science has been trying to do for ages — explaining how science and religion coexist.”
– The Black Cape Magazine

“Been Here Stay Here allows audiences to experience a deeply personal journey to Tangier Island.”
– Chesapeake Bay Magazine

"A haunting, meditative piece and a contemplative rumination on existence itself."
– Film Forward

"A climate film that listens before it warns.”
– The Movie Buff