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200345 minGdocumentary

Two Rivers

200345 minGdocumentary

A ship's deck provides a view of the bustling industry along the Hudson River, contrasting with the Yangtze River's significance in China's rise.

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A ship's deck provides a view of the bustling industry along the Hudson River, contrasting with the Yangtze River's significance in China's rise.

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Peter Hutton

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From the deck of a ship on the Hudson River, artist and filmmaker Hutton observes the river's bustling industry. Commissioned by Minetta Brook, Two Rivers reflects on Henry Hudson’s 1609 expedition to find a trade route to China. The film contrasts the Hudson River with the Yangtze River, illustrating the rise of China alongside the decline of a post-industrial American region. It runs for 45 minutes and was released in 2003.

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