‘On the Hudson’ Explores the Historic Significance of the Majestic River
These days, the Hudson River Valley is once again a destination for restless urbanites in search of bucolic getaways. Its storied history is chronicled in the recent DVD release of "On the Hudson - America’s First River," an introspective documentary by veteran journalist Bill Moyers. Over the course of two episodes, Moyers enlivens the iconic river’s four-century transformation with tales of military heroes, literary characters, nature seekers, industrialists, corporate polluters and environmentalists.