The Donner Party
7.0
12 votes
1992
1h 30m
Documentary
History
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.
Directed by Ric Burns
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
October 28, 1992
Budget
—
Revenue
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Language
English
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