The Donner Party

“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.

Music

Eímear Noone

Screenplay

Terrence Martin

Director

Terrence Martin

Status

Released

Release date

23/10/2009

Original language

English