River to the Heart
“Old black man meets old man river”
Synopsis
Eddy L. Harris is the author of the lauded travel book “Mississippi Solo” (1988), which chronicled his canoe trip down the length of the Mississippi River, from its headwaters in Minnesota to its terminus in the Gulf of Mexico. In “River to the Heart,” Harris retraces that journey as a 60-year-old, and the film explores what he discovered about both the country that was and the country that is.
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World premiere at St. Louis International Film Festival.
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eddy L. Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddy L. Harris
- Original Score
- Michael Pogo Kreiner
- Original Title
- River to the Heart
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eddy L. Harris
Eddy L. Harris
Michael Pogo Kreiner
John Benam, Neil Rettig, Skip Hobbie
John Freeburn
Eddy L. Harris
Department Leadership Roster
John Freeburn
Editor
Eddy L. Harris
Writer
Eddy L. Harris
Producer
Eddy L. Harris
Director
John Benam
Director of Photography
Neil Rettig
Director of Photography
Skip Hobbie
Director of Photography
Michael Pogo Kreiner
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About River to the Heart
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What is River to the Heart about?
Eddy L. Harris is the author of the lauded travel book “Mississippi Solo” (1988), which chronicled his canoe trip down the length of the Mississippi River, from its headwaters in Minnesota to its terminus in the Gulf of Mexico. In “River to the Heart,” Harris retraces that journey as a 60-year-old, and the film explores what he discovered about both the country that was and the country that is.
Who directed River to the Heart?
River to the Heart was directed by Eddy L. Harris.
Who stars in River to the Heart?
The principal cast of River to the Heart includes Eddy L. Harris.
When was River to the Heart released and how long is it?
River to the Heart was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for River to the Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for River to the Heart was composed by Michael Pogo Kreiner.