Film Screening: High Tide in Dorchester

Coastal landscapes across the world are facing growing concerns about the future, including Dorchester County. This low-lying county on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay is the fourth largest of Maryland’s 23 counties by land area, but it is destined to drop to the 14th largest by 2100—or sooner—as waters rise and erosion worsens. High Tide in Dorchester, a documentary by Tom Horton, Sandy Cannon-Brown, and Dave Harp, chronicles the effects of climate change and rising sea levels on Dorchester County.

A panel discussion will take place following the film screening in France Hall featuring Dave Harp, documentarian, Lynn Cazabon, featured artist of Losing Winter; Mike Tidwell, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about the impacts and solutions; and Alex Green, life-long residents of Maryland’s Eastern Shore and owner of Harriet Tubman Tours LLC. Moderated by Joe Tropea, MCHC Curator of Films and Photographs.

This onsite program is free and open to all audiences. Registration is encouraged.  We are closely considering the reality of hosting this person in-person and will pivot to a virtual format depending on COVID case numbers and city regulations.

Image courtesy of David Harp