Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi
There is no river on earth where so many dreams were dreamt, where so many dreams came true or fell apart, where the dividing line between life and death is as thin as on the Mississippi - North America's great river.
Overview
Travel from the steamy delta beyond New Orleans, upstream to headwaters in great northern swamps, and along the Mississippi's greatest tributary, the Missouri. The crew encounter a wealth of wildlife, from tropical manatees to ancient horseshoe crabs, primitive giant fish, colorful herons, industrious beavers, deadly rattlesnakes, herds of buffalo, and prairie dog colonies. Dramatic reconstructions illustrate what the river was like when the first explorers encountered it, meeting Indian tribes and witnessing new wildlife spectacles.
Key Crew
Director: Steve Nicholls, Michael Schlamberger
Writer: Steve Nicholls, Michael Schlamberger
Top Cast
Seasons
Season 1 (2007)
English-narrated two-part international edition of 92-minute film aired as part of Universum (Universe) on ORF1, 26 April 2007.
2 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Great Barrier
2007-08-06Its catchment basin is the size of the Indian subcontinent and, at nearly 2.400 miles, it is the third longest river in the world. Come journey along the Mississippi from its mouth in the salt marshes of the Gulf Coast to its source deep in the northern forests near the Canadian border.
Runtime: 51 minEpisode 2: The Two Rivers
2007-08-13The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers helped shape the economy of the United States. Today, huge barges make their way through elaborate lock and dam systems, requiring no less skill than that of the famous steamboat pilots of old, so strongly evoked by Mark Twain.
Runtime: 51 min
