Documentary ·Animation · 2026 · 1h 26m

A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story

A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story poster
Director
Paul Bonesteel
Cast
Paul Bonesteel as Narrator
Crew
Bryan Fowler — Director of Photography Joel Sandvos — Editor Paul Bonesteel — Editor Paul Bonesteel — Writer Janet McCue — Writer Amy Chase — Producer
Tagline

Curiosity, discovery, honor and respect.

Synopsis

In 1915 a young, charismatic Japanese man with a mysterious past entered into the Appalachian culture of Asheville, North Carolina, is suspicioned a spy, targeted by the Klan, but perseveres with a passion for photography and the mountains he adopts, bringing to life Great Smoky Mountains National Park & the Appalachian Trail.

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Mood & Themes
immigrantjapanbaseballnorth carolinaappalachiaappalachian trailappalachian mountainsasheville
Key Collaborators
Paul Bonesteel Director Bryan Fowler Director of Photography Joel Sandvos Editor Paul Bonesteel Editor Paul Bonesteel Writer Janet McCue Writer Amy Chase Producer Megumi Nishikura Producer Paul Bonesteel Producer
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