A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story Screening + Q&A
Schedule
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Fine Arts Theatre | Asheville, NC
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Join PBS North Carolina and Paul Bonesteel on April 29 at the Fine Arts Theatre in Asheville, NC for a free screening of A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story, followed by a filmmaker Q&A. Learn the inspiring and mysterious story of Japanese photographer George Masa, his passion for the Appalachian Mountains and his role in founding Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A winding road and decades of research finally reveal the secrets that followed him to his grave in 1933. His was an artistic odyssey—from tragedy in Japan and the Pacific Northwest to a reimagined life in Asheville, NC.
After the screening, participate in a Q&A with filmmaker Paul Bonesteel as he shares his decades-long fascination with uncovering the full story behind George Masa.
This is a FREE, family-friendly event, but tickets are required: https://fineartstheatre.com/special-events
To reserve your free tickets, please select April 29 on the Fine Arts Theatre's ticketing page. Please note that while a total price will be shown, no credit card information will be asked for, just your email!
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