Down by the Riverside

Pete Seeger's quest to clean up the Hudson River, and rivers and lakes in general, by building the most beautiful sailboat in the World. He used music, volunteers, and community donations of time, money, activism, and joy. Using wonderful archival footage the documentary focuses on The Clearwater and the effort to build and then continually restore this original 18th century Hudson River sloop. It tells the story of the growth of a movement from the dream to the Clean Water Act of 1972, all from the very personal lens of individual dedication, especially from Pete Seeger. It is, of course, tied into music and its joy and power to move people.