The Mystery of George Masa chronicles the life of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant whose hiking, exploration and photography was instrumental in the founding of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the mapping and building of the Appalachian Trail during the 1920s and 1930s.

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This is the original feature length film with a total running time 92 minutes. In addition, the DVD features 45 minutes of bonus footage not seen on Public Television, including:

• Exclusive interviews with director Paul Bonesteel

• George Masa photo slideshow

• Behind the scenes footage

• Additional research

The Mystery of George Masa is no longer available on DVD

The film may be viewed on-demand at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/6239