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The Producer: Todd Clark
The Musicians: In Process...
The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) is proud to present The Anacostia: Restoring the People's River as an examination of the rich cultural history of the Anacostia River and its riverside communities, as well as the restoration work of groups such as AWS.
The Anacostia: Restoring the People's River
In a nation built for the people, by the people, the Anacostia River, which runs through both the suburbs and the heart of the nation’s capital, is the people’s river. Yet this precious asset was left to succumb to the ravages of urban development, out-dated infrastructure, and the thoughtless actions of polluters - corporate and citizen alike. Across the region, individuals and groups have been working to restore the abused and forgotten Anacostia River. This film, produced by the Anacostia Watershed Society, in partnership with award-winning DC filmmaker Todd Clark, portrays the struggle to revitalize often depressed riverside communities by restoring the stream running through them. The Anacostia River’s extraordinary beauty and degradation are illuminated with poignant images, compelling testimony, and inspirational music. Learn the history of the Anacostia River and explore the ways individuals and organizations can and are helping to save a river that was once rated the most polluted in the Chesapeake Bay area. Anyone interested in reclaiming, restoring, and strengthening their community will find guidance and inspiration from the Anacostia story.
The film is 37 minutes in length. Click here to purchase.
Own the River on Film
Now you can own Bringing Home the Anacostia: Resotring the People's River on DVD or VHS tape. The purchase price for individuals is $10.00 per copy. The purchase price for institutions is $45.00.
To order your copy today, call 301.699.6204 or email us. Supplies are limited.
About the Producer: Todd Clark
Todd Clark is the Founding Producer and Executive Director of ONANON Productions, an independent video and media arts production company located in Washington, D.C. For the past 15 years he has created award-winning, educational, documentary, promotional, and public affairs video. He has earned several prestigious recognitions and nominations, including a D.C. Council Recognition (1992); a ROSEBUD Finalist Nomination (1992); and the Chasen Gavor Award (1990). In 1993, Mr. Clark was awarded an EMMY for the production of his AIDS documentary, “ The Stories Behind the Red Ribbon”, (Edited by Matt Dibble). In 2004, he was nominated for Excellence in Stage Design and Multi-Media by the Metro DC Dance Awards for his video installation work for choreographer, Boris Willis. Learn more about Todd Clark and his work at the ONANON Productions website.
About the Musicians: In Process...
A DC-based African-American women's a cappella group, In Process... composed and sang an original score for The Anacostia: Restoring the People's River. Their voices and songs give the film its unique and flavorful sound. Read more about the history of In Process... and the power of its music.
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