From her source at Lake Itasca, the Mississippi winds through Minnesota's prairies, valleys and cities—her constant presence easily taken for granted. To the Dakota she's a sacred relative and source of life; to settlers, the key to prosperity. What do the stories of Native stewards, industrialists, immigrant families and wildlife guardians reveal about the river's future?
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Language
- EN
- Released
- September 1, 2026
Featuring
Cast & crew
Michael Horse
Narrator (voice)
- Produced by
- Peter Myers
Susan Marks
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