CS-MOV-00725300
A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story (2026)
Curiosity, discovery, honor and respect.
Released 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z · 86 min · Documentary, Animation
Languages: English (original), English (spoken)
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.
Cast
Crew
| Amy Chase | Production | Producer |
| Ben Phan | Crew | Cinematography |
| Bryan Fowler | Camera | Director of Photography |
| Janet McCue | Production | Researcher |
| Janet McCue | Writing | Writer |
| Joel Sandvos | Editing | Editor |
| Linda Harms Okazaki | Production | Head of Research |
| Megumi Kanazawa | Production | Researcher |
| Megumi Nishikura | Production | Producer |
| Mizuho Takagi | Production | Researcher |
| Nagomi Onda | Production | Researcher |
| Paul Bonesteel | Writing | Writer |
| Paul Bonesteel | Directing | Director |
| Paul Bonesteel | Editing | Editor |
| Paul Bonesteel | Crew | Cinematography |
| Paul Bonesteel | Production | Producer |
Titles
A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story