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WUNC
The life of George Masa, a pivotal figure in preserving WNC nature, is reconsidered in a new documentary
Plateau Magazine Feature
New documentary explores the mystery of photographer and conservationist George Masa
Written By: By Kristin Landfield
PODCASTS
On the Blue Ridge Podcast
Filmmaker Paul Bonesteel on the life and legacy of George Masa
by Jon Page, On the Blue Ridge, April 24, 2026
WUNC Radio, The Broadside Podcast
The Curious Case of George Masa
By Anisa Khalifa, Jerad Walker | November 20, 2025
Speaking of Travel Podcast
Exploring Legacy: The Remarkable Life Of George Masa With Filmmaker And Author Paul Bonesteel
By Marilyn Ball | November 18, 2024
Smokies Life, Smoky Mountain Air Podcast (while book was being written)
Janet McCue and Paul Bonesteel Explore George Masa’s Fascinating Life
Valerie Polk and Karen Key | May 20, 2020
MEDIA & PRESS
A crowd gathers for the second screening of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" at Asheville's Fine Arts Theater, April 29th, 2026
The official World Premiere of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" at Asheville's Fine Arts Theater, April 29th, 2026
Director Paul Bonesteel looks at Fine Arts marquee
The moment that excites every filmmaker; an audeince watches "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" at Asheville's Fine Arts Theater, April 29th, 2026
Audience watches "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" at Asheville's Fine Arts Theater, April 29th, 2026
Director Paul Bonesteel and PBS' James Mieczkowski discuss the film and take questions from the audience.
Director Paul Bonesteel and PBS' James Mieczkowski discuss the film and take questions from the audience.
Director Paul Bonesteel and PBS' James Mieczkowski discuss the film and take questions from the audience.
Audience watches "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" at Asheville's Fine Arts Theater, April 29th, 2026
Director Paul Bonesteel talks to audience members after the screening of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story" at Asheville's Fine Arts Theater, April 29th, 2026
Camera Assistant Manny Figaro talks with Director Paul Bonesteel and PBS' James Mieczkowski
Director Paul Bonesteel, 26 years after starting his research and filmmaking on George Masa.