The Donner Party (1992)

ALL 10/28/1992 (en) Documentary, History 90 Min
  • Release
    10/28/1992
  • Production
  • Rotten tomato
    64%
  • Original title
    The Donner Party
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

Doomed attempt to get to California in 1846. More than just a riveting tale of death, endurance and survival. The Donner Party's nightmarish journey penetrated to the very heart of the American Dream at a crucial phase of the nation's "manifest destiny." Touching some of the most powerful social, economic and political currents of the time, this extraordinary narrative remains one of the most compelling and enduring episodes to come out of the West.

  1. Ric Burns

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Bruce Shaw

    Editor



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The Donner Party (1992) 90 Min

ALL 10/28/1992 (en)
Documentary, History
  • Release 10/28/1992
  • Production
  • Original title The Donner Party
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

Doomed attempt to get to California in 1846. More than just a riveting tale of death, endurance and survival. The Donner Party's nightmarish journey penetrated to the very heart of the American Dream at a crucial phase of the nation's "manifest destiny." Touching some of the most powerful social, economic and political currents of the time, this extraordinary narrative remains one of the most compelling and enduring episodes to come out of the West.

  1. Ric Burns

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Bruce Shaw

    Editor

  4. Ric Burns, Lisa Ades

    Producer