Upcoming Broadcasts & Screenings

The film is being broadcast around the United States on PBS Stations, and can now be streamed!

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Free Screening by World Affairs Council, WNC, at UNC Asheville's OLLI
May
5

Free Screening by World Affairs Council, WNC, at UNC Asheville's OLLI

Event is being hosted by World Affairs Council-WNC and will be held at UNCA's Reuter Center, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) on the campus of UNC Asheville.

Director Paul Bonesteel will introduce the film and take questions after.

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OFFICIAL WORLD PREMIER Presented by PBS NC and Explore Asheville
Apr
29

OFFICIAL WORLD PREMIER Presented by PBS NC and Explore Asheville

Presented by PBS NC and Explore Asheville, this is the official world premiere of “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”.

Free and open to all, with screenings at 6:30 and 9:30, tickets need to be reserved at fineartstheater.com.

Director, co-producer and co-writer Paul Bonesteel will introduce the film and take questions after the 6:30 screening.

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Free screening at Western Carolina University, with director Paul Bonesteel attending.
Apr
22

Free screening at Western Carolina University, with director Paul Bonesteel attending.

Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen presents A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story at the UC Theater, 7:00 pm on Earth Day, April 22nd, 2026.

Filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will introduce the film and take questions after the screening. Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library holds many George Masa photographs and artifacts, and is featured in the film.

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We’re thrilled to share comments from viewers who have seen the film.

  • "I loved how the ripples of Masa’s bright spirit, vision, buoyant energy, creativity and resiliency has touched and inspired so many people, including me!”

  • "AMAZING! What a dense and rich story - I had no idea how complex the new information would be... adding to Masa's story and legacy.”

  • How this isolated man had the courage to overcome his treatment as a foreigner to insert himself into the Park creation movement...

    We should all take a lesson from that, that no matter how insignificant the outside world tries to paint you, if you keep your focus on something you truly believe in, you can accomplish things and tune out the folks that disparage you.  And if you are a really friendly person, your community will come together to protect you against the KKK”.

  • “Bravo and congratulations on your incredible and moving film! From the start to finish it's a remarkable passion project.”