Down By The Riverside
They built a boat and launched a movement
“If there’s hope for the human race, there’s hope for the Hudson.” —Pete Seeger In the summer of 1969, legendary folk singer Pete Seeger launched the Clearwater, a 19th-century-style sloop with a singing crew of musicians and activists. His intention was to raise awareness of pollution in the Hudson River and to petition legislation that addressed the then-burgeoning climate crisis. Over 50 years later, the Clearwater remains an interactive environmental classroom—or, in its builder’s words, “a carnival, museum, and showboat all wrapped into one.” Featuring rare interviews with Seeger himself, Down by the Riverside is a beautiful, stirring tribute to the communities of people who continue to restore and preserve this elegant symbol of the Hudson Valley. As a local story of local heroism, this documentary is an inspiring reminder of all that can be accomplished when ordinary people work on behalf of their history and environment. —Ben Rendich
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Premiere24th Annual Woodstock Film Festival27 Sept 2023
Frequently asked questions
- When was Down By The Riverside released?
- Down By The Riverside was released on 27 September 2023.
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- Who directed Down By The Riverside?
- Down By The Riverside (2023) was directed by Dan Messina.
- How long is Down By The Riverside?
- Down By The Riverside runs for 1h 25m.
