Doomed attempt to get to California in 1846. More than just a riveting tale of death, endurance and survival. The Donner Party's nightmarish journey penetrated to the very heart of the American Dream at a crucial phase of the nation's "manifest destiny." Touching some of the most powerful social, economic and political currents of the time, this extraordinary narrative remains one of the most compelling and enduring episodes to come out of the West.
The story of Tasmanian-born actor Errol Flynn whose short & flamboyant life, full of scandals, adventures, loves and excess was largely played out in front of the camera - either making movies or filling the newsreels and gossip magazines.
In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south.
On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty underground clubs, backyard parties, recording studios, shopping malls and stadiums where punk rock music and culture continue to thrive.
Paris, 1884. Bella Fontanges, a renowned ballerina, is married to Georges de Segar. But after just a few years together, the couple slowly sinks into weariness.
The story of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962—the nuclear standoff with the USSR sparked by the discovery by the Americans of missile bases established on the Soviet-allied island of Cuba.
The biggest trial of Nazi war crimes ever: 360 witnesses in 183 days of trial - a stunning and gripping portrayal of the most terrible massacre in history.
Haunted by uncanny similarities between Nazi stage techniques and the showmanship employed by modern entertainers, a filmmaker investigates the dangers of audience manipulation and leader worship.
Before ending World War II, Nazi Germany, realizing it was going to lose the war, planned an escape route so that its high-ranking officers would not be convicted.
In 1968, the fury and violence of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago propelled us toward a tipping point in politics.
Alternative movies trailers for The Donner Party
More movie trailers, teasers, and clips from The Donner Party:
The Donner Party (trailer)
The Donner Party (trailer). Starring Crispin Glover. Crispian Belfrage plays Patrick Dolan.
The Donner Party Cannibals - Part 1
This week on MWF Grace and Amir dive into creepy American history with tragic story of the Donner Party - a group of around 90 people who were traveling ...
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The Donner Party Part 8
Part Eight of Ric Burns' American Experience documentary - "The Donner Party"
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Donner Party Preview
In June 1846 George and Jacob Donner and James Frazier Reed led their families west out of Springfield Illinois and headed for the "Promised Land" in ...
Donal McCann-The Donner Party
Donal McCann's voice over segment from 'The Donner Party'. He is the voice of Patrick Breen. From IMDB: "The American Experience" The Donner Party (1992) ...
Popular movie trailers from 1992
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1992:
Linnea in Monet's Garden is a unique blend of imagination and education, teaching children about the art and life of one of the most important painters of the 20th century, while entertaining them with the mystery and beauty of art and nature.
This was an official documentary shown on television featuring George Martin taking us through the album tracks and Paul, George and Ringo giving us their memories of the sessions.
A hypochondriac business manager becomes attached to a pretty receptionist who will help him fiercely oppose the shady maneuvers of an executive with excessive ambition.
A 1992 documentary by Paul Moreira exploring the rise of hip-hop culture in France. Following key figures like IAM, NTM, and graffiti artists, it examines rap’s social impact, its connection to youth, and the cultural movement it represents.
