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The Mystery of George Masa (2002)
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The Mystery of George Masa (2002)

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The Mystery of George Masa details the life of Masahara Izuka, (AKA George Masa) a Japanese immigrant who came to the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina in 1915, where he focused his camera and his passions on preserving the ...See moreThe Mystery of George Masa details the life of Masahara Izuka, (AKA George Masa) a Japanese immigrant who came to the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina in 1915, where he focused his camera and his passions on preserving the beauty of the wilderness he discovered. Eighteen years after his arrival, his death left behind thousands of photographs and an impressive legacy that included a role in the founding of two great national treasures, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail. However, throughout his life in America he was secretive about his past, with no one knowing the details of his life experience and his inner passions. Told through rare interviews with living acquaintances, notable historians, artists, and a vast collection of Masa's letters, journals and photographs, director Paul Bonesteel weaves a complex story of Masa's personal journey while paralleling the movement toward a wider appreciation and conservation of the natural world. Since it's release, The Mystery of George Masa has encouraged a modern rediscovery of Masa's artistry and achievements. Written by Bonesteel Films See less

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Name	Known for
Barbara Sayer Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice) See fewer	The Mystery of George Masa (2002)
Tatsuo Ichikawa George Masa (voice) George Masa (voice) See fewer	Treme (2010)
Bernie Segal Horace Kephart (voice) Horace Kephart (voice) See fewer	West Is West (1989)
Larry Adams Prof. Seely (voice) Prof. Seely (voice) See fewer	The Mystery of George Masa (2002)
Matt Barker Paul Fink (voice) Paul Fink (voice) See fewer	The Mystery of George Masa (2002)
Bill Lenz Arno Caranerer (voice) Arno Caranerer (voice) See fewer	The Mystery of George Masa (2002)
Coco Palmer Lola Love (voice) Lola Love (voice) See fewer	The Mystery of George Masa (2002)
Jeanne Reynolds Margaret Coach (voice) Margaret Coach (voice) See fewer	Being Human (1994)
Steve R. Taylor Carolina Mountains Club Notices (voice) Carolina Mountains Club Notices (voice) See fewer	The Mystery of George Masa (2002)