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The Mystery of George Masa

He came to Appalachia in 1915 with broken English and little money…

Documentary
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2002-09-02
58m
English
Released
Bonesteel Films Inc.

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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.

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About The Mystery of George Masa

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. Running 58 minutes.

The Mystery of George Masa Cast and Characters

The cast features Barbara Sayer (as Narrator (voice)), Tatsuo Ichikawa (as George Masa (voice)), Bernie Segal (as Horace Kephart (voice)), Larry Adams (as Professor Seely (voice)), and Matt Barker (as Paul Fink (voice)). Their performances are a major reason The Mystery of George Masa has built such a passionate audience.

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How long is The Mystery of George Masa?

The Mystery of George Masa runs for 58 minutes (about 1 hour).

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The Mystery of George Masa holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Mystery of George Masa?

The main cast includes Barbara Sayer, Tatsuo Ichikawa, Bernie Segal, and Larry Adams, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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The Mystery of George Masa was released in 2002.

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What is The Mystery of George Masa about?

The Mystery of George Masa is a Documentary English-language film. 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.

When was The Mystery of George Masa released?

The Mystery of George Masa was released on September 2, 2002. It has a runtime of 58m. The film was produced by Bonesteel Films Inc..

Who stars in The Mystery of George Masa?

The Mystery of George Masa stars Barbara Sayer, Tatsuo Ichikawa, Bernie Segal and Larry Adams. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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