American River

by Ben Morris

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American River 02:59
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2.
Flood Plain 01:45
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3.
Great Piece Meadows 01:04
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4.
The Mill at Little Falls 01:50
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The Great Falls 01:34
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6.
Entering the Lower Valley 00:58
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7.
Rowing Regatta 00:38
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8.
Bulkheads 00:39
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9.
What a River Is 01:48
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10.
Lower Seventeen 01:15
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11.
Thread Factory 02:34
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12.
The Ironbound 01:21
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13.
Bridges 02:49
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14.
The Story of a River 02:03
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15.
The Source 01:58
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about

"American River" is a documentary film that follows ecologist and writer Mary Bruno and guide Carl Alderson on a 4-day, 80 mile adventure down New Jersey's 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? And what does the future hold for our precious natural resources? The Passaic is an archetype for thousands of rivers across America facing similar reckonings. Under the direction of seasoned filmmaker Scott Morris, the entire journey was captured from the water, land and air in stunning 4K cinematography by an experienced 15-person crew. American River features an original score, high-end graphics and archival images.

"Ben... captured and reflected what was going on so perfectly: the spirited march forward, the sadness of the demise of much of the river, and the gentleness, the bucolic lyricism, the hope... all inspired!" — Blythe Danner

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released November 4, 2023

Christopher Molina - shakuhachi
Conor Abbott Brown - clarinet
Max Wolpert, Sarah Hubbard - violins
Jack Bogard - mandolin and violin
Jake Saunders - cello
Ben Morris - piano and synths
Adam Hernandez - guitar
Dan Montgomery - bass
Evan Hyde - percussion
Daniel Whitworth - music copyist

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Ben Morris

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Ben Morris is a composer and jazz pianist whose music tells unconventional stories and crosses genre boundaries.

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