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American River Passaic River Films presents ; a film by Scott Morris ; produced, directed and edited by Scott Morris ; executive producer, S. Dillard Kirby ; producer, Kelly Sheehan.
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Passaic River (N.J.)--Environmental conditions.
- Passaic River (N.J.).
- Passaic River (N.J.)--History.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (86 min.)
- Place of Publication:
- New York, N.Y. Grasshopper Film 2023
- Summary:
- Mary Bruno spent her childhood along one of the most polluted waterways in America. Decades later, she returns to kayak the river of her youth and tell its story. American River is a thrilling and insightful documentary that follows Ms. Bruno and guide Carl Alderson on a 4-day, 80 mile adventure down the Passaic River, from its pristine source in a wildlife refuge to its toxic mouth in Newark Bay. The river's amazing history, geology and ecology are revealed as the kayakers navigate challenges, travel through urban landscapes and head towards the industrial disaster that has poisoned the Passaic for the past 60 years. Along the way, the filmmakers engage residents, historians and advocates in candid conversations that bring insight, urgency and a sense of wonder to the story. How did the Passaic become one of the most contaminated rivers in America? Can it be saved? The Passaic is an archetype for thousands of rivers across America facing similar reckonings.
- Participant:
- Featuring Mary Bruno and Carl Alderson.
- Credits:
- Music by Ben Morris ; director of photography, Roger Grange.
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from title screen
- OCLC:
- 1377665415
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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