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Troubled Tributary: Maryland's Patuxent River

Directed by Jess Wiegandt & Lia Nydes
Produced by Nicole Wackerly & Alyssa Michener
Riverkeeper Fred Tutman explores a watershed in Maryland plagued by a history of pollutants.

Overview

Genre
Environment, Human Interest, Nature, and Social Issues
Synopsis

The Patuxent River is a crucial tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Despite the central role the river has played in the history of the Bay's environmental movement and abundant conservation resources funneled to it over the years, it remains polluted. Its riverkeeper, Fred Tutman believes that environmental injustice exists along its banks.

Stage
finished
Running time
27 minutes

Credits

  • Jess Wiegandt ... Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
  • Lia Nydes ... Director, Director of Photography, Editor
  • Nicole Wackerly ... Producer, Editor, Writer
  • Alyssa Michener ... Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

Production Details

Prod. Co.
568 Productions
Country
United States
Years of Production
2021-2022
Locations
Maryland
Prod. Partners
American University

Distribution Details

Release year
2022
Festivals
Chesapeake Film Festival, DC Environmental Film Festival
Awards
NATAS Capital Emmy
Broadcast (Acq.)
PBS/Maryland Public Television
Language
English
Subtitles
English

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