American Experience: The Donner Party

PBS. 90 min. DVD Not Rated. $19.98. http://www.pbs.org

About

This documentary by Ric Burns uncovers the tragic story of the Donner Party as they traveled across the West to settle in California.

Awards Won

Title Year
Fabulous Films for Young Adults
The purpose of this list is to identify for collection developers a body of films relating to a theme that will appeal to young adults in a variety of settings. Selection criteria consistent with the Library Bill of Rights shall be applied throughout the selection process. Titles chosen are of acceptable quality and are effective in their presentation.
2013 - Selection(s)