“Waterwomen” tells the story of two trailblazing women who research and work on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, and who come face-to-face with the impacts of climate change on a daily basis. In the film, we explore their parallel stories, learn more about their fascinating and tough jobs, and witness their profound love and respect for the Bay.

Modern society is grappling with the pervasive threat of misinformation spread, threatening detrimental effects on democracy and public health. Experts in psychology and information science examine the reasons behind the allure and dissemination of false information, and seek ways address this pernicious problem. Clearly, the social media platforms that help propagate misinformation have had mixed success using moderation to stem its spread. But there are means of mitigation, including a technique known as cognitive inoculation that aims to build mental resilience against misinformation. Unfortunately, further challenges loom. The rising use of AI will only exacerbate the problem, making public education about misinformation tactics even more vital. Can misinformation actually be controlled? The stakes are high. When the truth is negotiable, we all pay the price.—Gene Russo

For decades, researchers, activists, and policymakers have struggled to make real progress restoring the Chesapeake Bay, one of the country’s largest and most prized estuaries. Agricultural inputs, climate change, relentless development, and a web of special interests continue to present challenges. While there has been some success mitigating nitrogen and phosphorous pollution, ecosystems and species are still decline. But there are glimmers of hope. This short film documents the work of a small group of researchers as they take on the painstaking and daunting task of trying to restore two of the Bay’s most important keystone species, oysters and seagrass, bit by bit.—Gene Russo

Where the Waters Blend is a documentary film about one of Maryland’s modern-day, non-reservation dwelling Indian tribes. The Piscataway people’s ongoing struggle to retain and share their heritage frames the journey of Cryz, the two-spirit (LGBT) daughter of the Tribal Chairwoman, from rejection to acceptance of her leadership role in the tribe.