Ol' Man River: The Mighty Mississippi

A calm, scenic journey down a legendary river, blending wildlife encounters with historical reenactments for a thoughtful, family-friendly watch.

Created by

Michael Schlamberger, Steve Nicholls

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Howard Nightingall, Christian Rodska

Tagline

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.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Nature, environment, exploration, survival

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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