The American Experience: The Donner Party (1992)

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The American Experience: The Donner Party
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Directed by	Ric Burns
Cast	J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Donal McCann, George Plimpton, Paul Roebling, Lois Smith, Frances Sternhagen and Eli Wallach
Theatrical Release	November 30, 1991
DVD Release	September 28, 2004
Running Time	90 minutes
MPAA Rating	NR (Not Rated)
UPC Code	841887051460
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Horrifying and Informative

The American Experience: The Donner Party Maybe you think you know the essentials about what befell the Donner Party as it tried to fight its way across the Sierra Nevada range in 1846, but chances are this masterful documentary will surprise you with little-known facts even as it freezes the blood in your veins. A superb job all around. February 13, 2008

Profound, astonishing story

The fate of Donner Party is one of the most human stories I know. Everyone should have a deeper understanding of what happened at truckee lake in those horrible months to these unfortunate families. Ric Burns' documentary is one I have revisited many times. August 21, 2007

The perfect documentary

I watched this when it was on PBS and I finally understood what reviewers mean when they use the word "gripping." It's suspensful, engaging, and shocking. And educational. Of course, we all know the story already. At least we think we do, but this documentary will tell you more of the story that you ever thought you wanted to know, and presents the evidence in an unbiased manner to allow the viewer to decide whether to condemn the unthinkable acts. Make sure you have a blanket handy; it'll make you really feel the cold. August 2, 2007

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