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American River follows Mary Bruno, the noted environmental author, and guide Carl Alderson on a 4-day, 80 mile adventure down the Passaic River, from its pristine source in a wildlife refuge to its toxic mouth in Newark Bay. Engaging residents, historians and advocates in candid conversations, the film asks how the Passaic became one of the most contaminated rivers in America? And can it be saved?

American River is a 2021 special interest movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes.