Life on the Mississippi (2019)
An essay film about a river and the limits of knowing it. Using Mark Twain’s "Life On The Mississippi" as a road map, Brown travels along the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee to New Orleans and considers ways that river pilots, paddlers, historical re-enactors, and civil engineers attempt to know the river through modeling, measurement, and simulation. Along the way, Brown attempts to survey the river and the landscapes and land uses along its banks as a visible expression of economic transition, political polarization, and environmental change.
Director: Bill Brown
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: March 31, 2019
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life on the Mississippi about?
- An essay film about a river and the limits of knowing it. Using Mark Twain’s "Life On The Mississippi" as a road map, Brown travels along the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee to New Orleans and considers ways that river pilots, paddlers, historical re-enactors, and civil engineers attempt to know the river through modeling, measurement, and simulation. Along the way, Brown attempts to survey the river and the landscapes and land uses along its banks as a visible expression of economic transition, political polarization, and environmental change.
- Who directed Life on the Mississippi?
- Life on the Mississippi was directed by Bill Brown.
- How long is Life on the Mississippi?
- Life on the Mississippi has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Life on the Mississippi?
- Life on the Mississippi is a History, Documentary film.
- Where was Life on the Mississippi produced?
- Life on the Mississippi was produced in United States of America.