The Donner Party

The Donner Party (2009)

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A group of American emigrants en route to California are forced to resort to cannibalism after becoming stranded in the Sierra Mountains in this historic docudrama inspired by the harrowing true story. Excited at the prospect of beginning a new life in a new land, a group dubbed "Forlorn Hope" makes… More

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R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By
T.J. Martin
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Dec 31, 2009 Wide
On DVD
Jan 26, 2010
First Look Studios

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  • Eric S


    We've all heard the true story of the fallen party of settlers led by William Hastings who were forced to resort to cannibalism in order to survive in the Sierra Nevada mountains, This film tells the tale in a somewhat loose fashion of the group's failure to reach their… More

  • Sarah P


    Something was definately missing from this movie (besides good acting and an interesting way to present the plot). I would skip this one...

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