Drowning
Trees and Seas Film Festival 2025
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32m
As sea levels rise and climate change accelerates, Martha’s Vineyard faces an uncertain future. Drowning captures the devastating effects of erosion and extreme weather on this iconic island, offering a sobering glimpse at what may lie ahead for coastal communities around the world.
James Hutchinson - Director
James Hutchinson - Writer
Alaina Triantafilledes - Writer
James Hutchinson - Producer
Joyce Dresser - Key Cast
Thomas Dresser - Key Cast
Liz Durkee - Key Cast
Meghan Gombos - Key Cast
Ben Robinson - Key Cast
Carole Vandal - Key Cast
Annika Swientek - Director of Photography
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