The Mississippi River serves as a backdrop for Roy Blount Jr.'s exploration of its ecological significance and the impact of industrial pollution, featuring insights from Winona LaDuke and Garrison Keillor.
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The Mississippi River serves as a backdrop for Roy Blount Jr.'s exploration of its ecological significance and the impact of industrial pollution, featuring insights from Winona LaDuke and Garrison Keillor.
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Roy Blount Jr. travels along the Mississippi River, visiting key sites from Minnesota to Louisiana. He observes the river's natural beauty and the severe effects of industrial pollution. The documentary features commentary from figures like Winona LaDuke and Garrison Keillor. It addresses the river's cultural and ecological importance in American history. The film prompts reflection on the tension between economic development and environmental protection along this vital waterway.
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- Meet Roy Blount Jr. on the Mississippi River
- See the impact of industrial pollution firsthand
- Find out about the Ojibwe Indians' connection to the river
Did You Know
- The documentary was released in 2002 and runs for 116 minutes.
- Roy Blount Jr. is featured prominently in the film alongside other notable figures.
- The film covers the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana.
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