May 12 | A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC—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.
A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
9:00 pm
PBS NC
Streaming available on Friday, May 1, on the PBS app.
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