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A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story | Long Trailer

Working backward through filmmaker Paul Bonesteel’s decades-long fascination, this documentary unravels the mysterious life of George Masa — a Japanese immigrant whose extraordinary photographs helped define the identity of the Great Smoky Mountains. Filmed across Japan, the Pacific Northwest, and the Blue Ridge, this is a story of passion, loss, and the redemptive power of art and place.
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Preview Length 02:03 Premiere: 03/31/26

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A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story

The film chronicles the life of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant and extraordinary photographer. Explore his journey from Japan to Asheville, NC, where his stunning photography of the Appalachian Mountains was instrumental in establishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

  • Thursday May 14, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Thursday May 14, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2
  • Saturday May 16, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2

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