Now, before we get into the core information of how you can watch 'The Donner Party' right now, here are some quick facts about the history flick. The Donner Party starring David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Gene Jones has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min. represents input from active
Ready to dive into the plot? Here's the plot: "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."
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'The Donner Party' Release Dates
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
January 14th, 2003
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