A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story | Trailer
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Uncover the mysterious life of the photographer who defined the Great Smoky Mountains.
Working backward through filmmaker Paul Bonesteel’s decades-long fascination, this documentary unravels the mysterious life of George Masa — a Japanese immigrant whose extraordinary photographs helped define the identity of the Great Smoky Mountains. Filmed across Japan, the Pacific Northwest, and the Blue Ridge, this is a story of passion, loss, and the redemptive power of art and place.
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A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story | Trailer
Preview | 30s
Working backward through filmmaker Paul Bonesteel’s decades-long fascination, this documentary unravels the mysterious life of George Masa — a Japanese immigrant whose extraordinary photographs helped define the identity of the Great Smoky Mountains. Filmed across Japan, the Pacific Northwest, and the Blue Ridge, this is a story of passion, loss, and the redemptive power of art and place.
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A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story is presented by your local public television station.
Distributed nationally by American Public Television