River of Grass
Sasha Wortzel, River of Grass, 2025
Sunday, May 4
3:30 pm | Kaufmann Theater
New York Premiere
Director in Attendance: Sasha Wortzel
2025 | 83 min | USA
There is no place in the world quite like the Everglades, which serves a fundamental role in the Florida ecosystem. Betty Osceola, a member of the Miccosukee tribe, has defended the Floridian swamplands for decades against fracking, agribusiness, and water pollution, protesting swamp drainage with multi-day prayer walks along major highways. The film’s title evokes a Miccosukee phrase describing the Everglades, emphasizing the region’s natural resilience in the face of climate devastation.
Co-presented with the International Center of Photography.
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