Fighting Fred Funston (2017)

During one of California's biggest disasters, one soldier chose to act illegally and without orders to save lives and a city.

Fighting Fred Funston (2017) poster

On April 18th, 1906, San Francisco witnessed its most devastating natural disaster – an earthquake that initiated a city-wide fire. The commanding officer of the U.S. Army base at the Presidio, Fred Funston, gathered citizens to fight the fire, patrol the streets, and rebuild the city – all without authorization.

Director: Andrés Gallegos
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 5 min
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Cast

Editing: Sreang Hok
Production: El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

world war i, san francisco, california, us army

More Films by Director: Andrés Gallegos
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fighting Fred Funston about?
On April 18th, 1906, San Francisco witnessed its most devastating natural disaster – an earthquake that initiated a city-wide fire. The commanding officer of the U.S. Army base at the Presidio, Fred Funston, gathered citizens to fight the fire, patrol the streets, and rebuild the city – all without authorization.
Who directed Fighting Fred Funston?
Fighting Fred Funston was directed by Andrés Gallegos.
Who stars in Fighting Fred Funston?
Fighting Fred Funston stars Andrew Zox.
How long is Fighting Fred Funston?
Fighting Fred Funston has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Fighting Fred Funston?
Fighting Fred Funston is a Documentary, War film.
What is the budget of Fighting Fred Funston?
Fighting Fred Funston had a budget of $25,000.
Where was Fighting Fred Funston produced?
Fighting Fred Funston was produced in United States of America.