I just finished watching this film which was divided into five episodes. I've not written a review for quite a while, but felt compelled to add some thoughts. You can see in a couple other reviews what the film is about, so no need for me to repeat. I gave it a 9 rating because I watched it over several days, an episode at a time, and kept coming back for more. There have been quite a few shows that I've not bothered to come back even for the second episode. Can't speak for anyone else, but for me personally, several good things stood out, but with one complaint. The camera work was excellent. I could not have been easy to keep a camera steady with interesting shots while holding on to a pitching boat. The scenery along the river to a story in itself as to the dangers being faced traveling a treacherous and unforgiving river. A story was told of eight people who started as strangers, worked together as 1840 working York men in triumphs and failures, and persevered to the end. I was impressed with each and every member including the one woman who carried herself well and did her duty like the others. OK, my one complaint is the writing for the story teller. The narration was fine and well done. I just could not understand why he had to keep telling us of events coming up. It's like going to a movie theater and a guy behind you is telling his buddy what is coming up in the next scene. We'd rather watch and discover ourselves. Otherwise though, nice job done by all. I was surprised to see that this film was done almost 20 years ago and I'd never heard of it. Makes one wonder, what are those people doing today? How did the trip change their lives? Did the river trip cause them to do something different with their lives than they had planned? Bottom line, if you get a chance to watch this documentary, do so. It's great entertainment and gives you hope for humanity to work together in the greater good.