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The Donner Party

Where:

California

When:

The 1840s

Survival lies within — Based on the real events of The Donner Party tragedy. The Donner Party was a group of California-bound American settlers caught up in the western expansion of the 1840s. After becoming snowbound in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846-1847, a number of the trapped settlers joined together in a final effort to reach California and organize a rescue party.

Released in 2009 — 95 minutes

Genres:

Drama Western

Language:

English