A river’s life is traced from its origin in water evaporation from the ocean to its final return to the sea. On its way, the river serves man’s need for transport, recreation, power; is polluted by his wastes; and wreaks havon on his creations as a flood. The lyrics of a folk ballad provide the narration.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322717
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water-power
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Floods
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Hydrologic cycle
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Recreational use
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Inland water transportation
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Rivers - Recreational use
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)