The Mystery of George Masa (2002)
He came to Appalachia in 1915 with broken English and little money…
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.
Director: Paul Bonesteel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: September 2, 2002
Cast
- Barbara Sayer - Narrator (voice)
- Tatsuo Ichikawa - George Masa (voice)
- Bernie Segal - Horace Kephart (voice)
- Larry Adams - Professor Seely (voice)
- Matt Barker - Paul Fink (voice)
- Bill Lenz - Arno Caranerer (voice)
- Coco Palmer - Lola Love (voice)
Screenplay
Production: Bonesteel Films Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Bonesteel
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mystery of George Masa about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Mystery of George Masa?
- The Mystery of George Masa was directed by Paul Bonesteel.
- Who stars in The Mystery of George Masa?
- The Mystery of George Masa stars Barbara Sayer, Tatsuo Ichikawa, Bernie Segal, Larry Adams, Matt Barker, Bill Lenz.
- How long is The Mystery of George Masa?
- The Mystery of George Masa has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Mystery of George Masa?
- The Mystery of George Masa is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Mystery of George Masa produced?
- The Mystery of George Masa was produced in United States of America.