The Story of the Oregon Trail
Created by a four-time Emmy-winning filmmaker, "The Story of the Oregon Trail" chronicles the great mid-1800s trek across the unsettled American West. One in ten pioneers died along the way; many walked the entire 2,000 miles barefoot; but in the end nearly a half-million Americans followed the ruts west in search of a better life. Rare photos, diary excerpts, and stunning footage tell a fascinating story of tragedy and triumph.
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The Story of the Oregon Trail
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 10, 1993
Runtime
1h 7m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Story of the Oregon Trail
Production Companies
Boettcher/Trinklein Productions
Director
Steven J. Boettcher
Description
Created by a four-time Emmy-winning filmmaker, "The Story of the Oregon Trail" chronicles the great mid-1800s trek across the unsettled American West. One in ten pioneers died along the way; many walked the entire 2,000 miles barefoot; but in the end nearly a half-million Americans followed the ruts west in search of a better life. Rare photos, diary excerpts, and stunning footage tell a fascinating story of tragedy and triumph.
