The Mystery of George Masa
“He came to Appalachia in 1915 with broken English and little money…”
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bonesteel
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Bonesteel
- Original Title
- The Mystery of George Masa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Bonesteel Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bonesteel
Writer
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Director
Paul Bonesteel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Mystery of George Masa about?
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.
Who directed The Mystery of George Masa?
The Mystery of George Masa was directed by Paul Bonesteel.
Who stars in The Mystery of George Masa?
The principal cast of The Mystery of George Masa includes Barbara Sayer, Tatsuo Ichikawa, Bernie Segal, Larry Adams, Matt Barker.
When was The Mystery of George Masa released and how long is it?
The Mystery of George Masa was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mystery of George Masa?
The Mystery of George Masa holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).