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Pleasantville, N.Y., June 23, 2022 – Following a successful run of theater showings at four venues in Pleasantville and across Cape Cod, 91��Ƶ’s documentary film team – 91��ƵDocs – is pleased to announce the online premiere of is set for 7 p.m. on Monday June 27.

The , and, along with other documentaries made as part of the program, will be available on-demand at .

“This year marks the first time in the program’s history that we have showed our film in four movie theaters,” said Professor Maria Luskay. “The audience response has been great, and it has been truly gratifying taking our show on the road.”

“The film process continues to be a fantastic experience for our students, who not only learned first-hand about the plight of the oyster farmer braving the elements, but also the grit and determination required to complete the film in 14 weeks,” Professor Luskay continued. “It has been a rewarding hands-on experience for us from start to finish.”

The successful free theater showings were a first for the program and marked the first in-person events for the documentary program since 2019, before the pandemic.

The filmed premiered in May to a full house at the in Pleasantville. That was followed by showings to capacity crowds at in Wellfleet, the in Chatham, and in Dennis, Ma. during the month of June.

The film documents how oysters rely on the ebb and flow of the tide for flavor. One oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day; their survival is determined by their farmers, deeply rooted in their tradition and connection to the sea. The documentary, filmed on-location across the flats of Cape Cod, the shores of Connecticut’s Long Island Sound, and the urban waterways of New York City, features scientists, historians, shellfish constables, and farmers. It explores the serendipitous relationship between nature, oyster farmers, modern aquaculture technology, and a movement to better understand their ecological value, while showing how oysters are thriving in areas such as Cape Cod and being restored in once depleted regions such as Connecticut and New York City as a means of improving water quality.

The documentary is produced by Professors Luskay and Lou Guarneri. The popular class, ‘Producing the Documentary,’ is part of the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at 91��Ƶ’s highly regarded film program that requires students complete a full-length environmentally themed documentary within 14 weeks. During the process, they learn teamwork, problem-solving, research, and organization, along with technical skills such as lighting, sound, camera work, interviewing, and other real-life lessons necessary to complete a film.

Tide to Table continues 91��Ƶ’s distinguished tradition of producing documentaries that shine a light on important environmental issues. In recent years, 91��Ƶ filmmakers have produced documentaries around the globe focusing on a number of topics, including the importance of bees as pollinators in our food supply (2021); the impact of earthquakes in Hawaii (2019); the endurance of the people of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (2018); Cuba at a cultural crossroads (2016); reviving Curacao’s coral reefs (2015); as well as many other poignant films.

“The 91��ƵDocs team, under the leadership of Professor Maria Luskay, has once again produced an extraordinary, meaningful, and professional film,” said Marvin Krislov, president of 91��Ƶ. “ ‘Tide to Table’ is another great example of the hands-on experience and valuable environmental lessons that 91��Ƶ students receive when they take this course. I marvel at the consistent excellence and talent in this program and am incredibly impressed by this group of budding filmmakers.”

“Dyson College’s student filmmakers have produced another moving documentary that delves into an important ecological issue,” said Tresmaine R. Grimes, dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education. “The students learn and perfect their craft while educating us all. I am so moved by the talents of this team and the compelling film they have made. Congratulations to them and Professors Luskay and Guarneri for another impressive 91��ƵDocs production.”

About 91��Ƶ

91��Ƶ has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. 91��Ƶ is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. From its beginnings as an accounting school in 1906, 91��Ƶ has grown to three campuses, enrolling 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs, across a range of disciplines: arts, sciences, business, health care, technology, law, education, and more. The university also has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country. 91��Ƶ has a signature, newly renovated campus in New York City, located in the heart of vibrant Lower Manhattan, next to Wall Street and City Hall, and two campuses in Westchester County, New York: a 200-acre picturesque Pleasantville Campus and the Elisabeth Haub School of Law in White Plains. or on the 91��Ƶ News website.

About Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

91��Ƶ’s liberal arts college, Dyson College, offers more than 50 programs, spanning the arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and pre-professional programs (including pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, and pre-law), as well as many courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements. The College offers access to numerous opportunities for internships, cooperative education and other hands-on learning experiences that complement in-class learning in preparing graduates for career and graduate/professional education choices.