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A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story

Curiosity, discovery, honor and respect.

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In 1915 a young, charismatic Japanese man with a mysterious past entered into the Appalachian culture of Asheville, North Carolina, is suspicioned a spy, targeted by the Klan, but perseveres with a passion for photography and the mountains he adopts, bringing to life Great Smoky Mountains National Park & the Appalachian Trail.

Directed byPaul Bonesteel

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Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
April 29, 2026
Studios
PBSBonesteel Films Inc.

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A LIFE REIMAGINED: THE GEORGE MASA STORY | Available May 1, 2026

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Paul Bonesteel

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Directed by
Paul Bonesteel
Written by
Paul Bonesteel
Janet McCue
Produced by
Amy Chase
Megumi Nishikura

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