People Along the Mississippi (1951)
A boy in Minnesota builds a toy boat and, after writing his name and address on the craft, sends the small vessel on its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, the boat's travels are aided by a Chippewa youth who rescues it from a tangle of reeds, through farmland tended by the descendants of Scandinavians and into the Deep South where a young African-American shows it to a white boy, a former playmate, rekindling their old friendship through a common interest.
Director: Gordon Weisenborn
Genre: Family, Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: July 4, 1951
Cinematography: John W. Barnes
Production: Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gordon Weisenborn
More Films in Genre: Family, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is People Along the Mississippi about?
- A boy in Minnesota builds a toy boat and, after writing his name and address on the craft, sends the small vessel on its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, the boat's travels are aided by a Chippewa youth who rescues it from a tangle of reeds, through farmland tended by the descendants of Scandinavians and into the Deep South where a young African-American shows it to a white boy, a former playmate, rekindling their old friendship through a common interest.
- Who directed People Along the Mississippi?
- People Along the Mississippi was directed by Gordon Weisenborn.
- How long is People Along the Mississippi?
- People Along the Mississippi has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is People Along the Mississippi?
- People Along the Mississippi is a Family, Documentary film.
- Where was People Along the Mississippi produced?
- People Along the Mississippi was produced in United States of America.