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America's First River: Bill Moyers on the Hudson Season 1 Episodes

  • 2002-2002
  • 1 Season
  • Thirteen / WNET
  • Documentary
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The Hudson River played a critical role in America's development. Then, in the 20th century, pollution almost destroyed it. In this two-part series, Moyers explores the river's history, complex ecology, natural beauty, enduring legacy, and the fight to save it. Includes interviews with Pete Seeger, Jack Welch (former CEO of General Electric), Gen. Dave Palmer (former superintendent of West Point), and environmental activist Robert Boyle.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

2 Episodes 2002 - 2002

Episode 1

Stories from the Hudson

Tue, Apr 23, 2002116 mins

Bill Moyers examines the history of the Hudson River. He examines the beauty and tranquility that attracted early painters of the Hudson River School. He also looks at the business potential that lured early industrialist to invest heavily in trade and shipping along the Hudson.

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Episode 2

The Fight to Save the Hudson River

Wed, Apr 24, 2002

Bill Moyers looks at how progress brought pollution to the beautiful Hudson River. He examines growing pollution problems almost wholly overwhelmed river, but he also looks at effort to help clean up the river. He examines the complex ecology of the river and talks to some of the people seek to steward it.

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