Movie Description
The Mystery of George Masa
(2002)Overview
The Mystery of George Masa details the life of Masaharu Iizuka, (AKA George Masa) a Japanese immigrant who came to the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina in 1915, where he focused his camera and his passions on preserving the beauty of the wilderness he discovered. Eighteen years after his arrival, his death left behind thousands of photographs and an impressive legacy that included a role in the founding of two great national treasures, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail. However, throughout his life in America he was secretive about his past, with no one knowing the details of his life experience and his inner passions.
Featured Crew
- Director : Paul Bonesteel
- Producer : Paul Bonesteel
- Writer : Paul Bonesteel
- Cast : Barbara Sayer,Tatsuo Ichikawa,Bernie Segal,Larry Adams,Matt Barker,Bill Lenz,Coco Palmer
Cast
Narrator (voice)
George Masa (voice)
Horace Kephart (voice)
Professor Seely (voice)
Paul Fink (voice)
Arno Caranerer (voice)
Lola Love (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Mystery of George Masa
Status Released
Release Information
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2002-09-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 58m
Homepagehttps://www.bonesteelfilms.com/documentary/the-mystery-of-george-masa
Production CompaniesBonesteel Films Inc.
Genres
- Documentary
