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The Donner Party
The Donner Party

The Donner Party

1992

6.8

Categories:

  • Documentary
  • History

Overview:

Doomed attempt to get to California in 1846. More than just a riveting tale of death, endurance and survival. The Donner Party's nightmarish journey penetrated to the very heart of the American Dream at a crucial phase of the nation's "manifest destiny." Touching some of the most powerful social, economic and political currents of the time, this extraordinary narrative remains one of the most compelling and enduring episodes to come out of the West.

Ric Burns

Director, Producer, Writer

Lisa Ades

Producer

Cast:

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  • David McCullough

    David McCullough

    Narrator (voice)
  • J.D. Cannon

    J.D. Cannon

    voice
  • Timothy Hutton

    Timothy Hutton

    voice
  • Gene Jones

    Gene Jones

    voice
  • Amy Madigan

    Amy Madigan

    voice
  • Donal McCann

    Donal McCann

    voice