Reviving the Forgotten River

The Anacostia River, nicknamed “DC’s forgotten river,” is an infamously polluted tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. But years of work from local activists has made a difference in the river’s restoration—the Anacostia may soon be swimmable for the first time in more than 50 years.

Screening on Thursday, March 6 at 4pm in Short Film Block 1 along with Timber Rattlesnakes of Catoctin Mountain Park, Saving the Southern Appalachian Red Spruce Forest, Friends of Frogpool Lane, and Wild Hope: Unleaded.

Buy a Full Festival Pass and see all 28 films over 4 days for $75 (a savings of $105 over buying single tickets).

Filmmakers: Lindsey Aranson, Charles Connell, Elizabeth Green, Lily Huffman, Sarah King, Torie Glenn

Running Time: 27 mins

Language: English with open captions

Type: Official Selection – Student Film Award

School: American University

ACFF 2025 Student Film Award Winner
Revising the Forgotten River Filmmakers

568 Productions is a team of student filmmakers at American University’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking who make films centered on the culture, history, and health of the Chesapeake Bay Region.

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