MOUNTAIN RIVER, a 73-minute film, traces the journey of the Esopus Creek for 65 miles. Starting in the Catskill Mountains, it flows to the Ashokan Reservoir and then to the Hudson River at Saugerties. The film explores the geological origins of the Catskills, as well as Native American and colonial history along the creek. It details the creation of New York City's Ashokan Reservoir, the rise of water-powered industry, and the early stages of the American Industrial Revolution in Saugerties. The documentary highlights the Upper Esopus as a renowned trout fishing spot and a vital resource for recreation and clean water for New Yorkers. The Lower Esopus then winds through gorges, farmland, and towns before reaching the Hudson River.
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