The Donner Party: A Film by Ric Burns

Trapped in the Sierra Nevadas during the bitter winter of 1846, an untried shortcut became a death warrant for half of the Donner and Reed families as they became victims of madness, death and cannibalism.

IMDb 8.21 h 23 min1992

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Audio languages: EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High

Subtitles: English [CC]

Directors: Ric Burns

Producers: Ric Burns Lisa Ades Mark Samels

Starring: Amy Madigan David McCullough Gene Jones

Studio: PBS

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