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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 BurnsLisa AdesMark Samels
Starring
Amy MadiganDavid McCulloughGene Jones
Studio
PBS
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