Rivers That Were
Series produced by Barbara Bernstein
Rivers That Were is a two-part documentary by Barbara Bernstein, that explores the long-term consequences of over a century of redesigning two major rivers - the Columbia and the Colorado - to suit commercial and industrial needs.
The Columbia River, flowing through the Pacific Northwest, is the fourth largest river in North America. The Colorado River, the major river in the desert Southwest, is a tiny stream compared to the Columbia, but it is probably the most litigated river in the world. Both these rivers once flowed with a force that overwhelmed the people who tried to navigate their rapids or control their currents and flood flows. That was until the Hoover, Bonneville and Grand Coulee Dams were built in the 1930s, finally taming these wild rivers and conscripting them into industrial service. Rivers That Were is a two-part documentary by Barbara Bernstein, that explores the long-term consequences of over a century of redesigning two major rivers - the Columbia and the Colorado - to suit commercial and... Show full description
2 Pieces
- Added: Jun 09, 2015
- Length: 54:31
- Added: Jun 09, 2015
- Length: 55:53