What starts out as a voyage to the West in pursuit of the American Dream quickly turns deadly for the Donner party after a series of bad decisions and severe weather. Trapped in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this group of nearly 80 settlers fell prey to sub-zero temperatures, torrential rainfalls, extreme heat, and ten-foot snow drifts. Punishing storms trapped the party with nearly no food or shelter for 5 months in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Many died, some succumbed to cannibalism to survive, and others delved deeply into their faith while waiting to be rescued. “The Donner Party” explores this exciting journey through a hybrid of first-person narration, remarkable reenactments, expert interviews, CGI, and archival materials.
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Writing | Raymond Bridgers | Writer |
Directing | Doug Glover | Director |
Production | Leslie Greif | Executive Producer |
Art | Bernadette Stewart | Set Decoration |
Production | Sterling Frymer | Unit Production Manager |
Production | Adam Freeman | Executive Producer |
Art | Narbeh Nazarian | Production Design |
Production | Erika Wadler | Development Manager |
Costume & Make-Up | Jennifer M. Quinteros | Makeup Department Head |
Production | Raymond Bridgers | Executive Producer |
Production | Adam Reed | Executive Producer |
Production | Ben Kahn | Producer |
Directing | Ben Kahn | First Assistant Director |
Production | Mayen Ma | Supervising Producer |
Costume & Make-Up | Lauren Oppelt | Costume Design |
Crew | Clint Lealos | Cinematography |
Production | Joanne Rubino | Production Executive |
Production | Fern Champion | Casting |
Production | Ayelet Bick | Production Manager |
Production | John Kalning | Production Supervisor |
Directing | Josh Brandli | Second Assistant Director |
Production | Lauren Frasca | Executive Producer |
Production | John C. Joseph | Executive Producer |
Production | Laura Decludt | Producer |
Sound | Laurence A. Ellis | Supervising Sound Editor |