Dead of Winter: The Donner Party (2015)
1h 24m
Running Time
November 27, 2015Release Date
Dead of Winter: The Donner Party (2015)
1h 24m
Running Time
November 27, 2015Release Date
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Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

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Narrator

Darrin Miller
James Reed

Darrin Miller
James Reed

Darby Hinton
George Donner

Kim Lankford
Tamsen Donner

Elizabeth Austin
Expert Spokesperson / Commentator

Libby Baker
Margaret Reed

Jon Bloch
William Eddy

Doug Glover
Director

Danielle Shumard
Virginia Reed

Raymond Bridgers
Writer

David White
William Eddy

Kit Leonard Dennis
Patrick Breen

Clint Lealos
Cinematographer

Bear Fuerst
Lewis Keseberg

Greg Webb
William Foster

Narbeh Nazarian
ProductionDesigner

Kit Dennis
Patrick Breen

Alex Barry
Patrick Dolan

Romi Williams
Patty Reed

Ryan Cole
Charles Stanton

Luis Juarez
Luis

Sean Kervin
Salvador

Calen John Neal
John Snyder

Gabrielle Burton
Commentator (Author)

Ethan Rarick
Commentator (Author)

Frank X. Mullen
Commentator (Author)

Mark McLaughlin
Commentator (Author)

Creek Stewart
Commentator (Survival Expert)

Fern Champion
Casting

Leslie Greif
Executive Producer

Joanne Rubino
Production Executive

Jennifer M. Quinteros
Makeup Department Head

Adam Reed
Executive Producer

Adam Freeman
Executive Producer

Lauren Oppelt
Costume Design

John C. Joseph
Executive Producer

Laura Decludt
Producer

Ayelet Bick
Production Manager

Lauren Frasca
Executive Producer

Ben Kahn
Producer / First Assistant Director

Mayen Ma
Supervising Producer

Erika Wadler
Development Manager

Bernadette Stewart
Set Decoration

Sterling Frymer
Unit Production Manager

John Kalning
Production Supervisor

Josh Brandli
Second Assistant Director

Laurence A. Ellis
Supervising Sound Editor
Media.

Details.
Release DateNovember 27, 2015
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 24m
Content RatingNR
Genres
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