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
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.