1910: The Uncovering
For many years the only transportation link across Canada was one railway line. This tenuous, nation-building ribbon of steel was built through high, snowy, and unpredictable mountains. The tragic avalanche that occurred at the Rogers Pass summit in March of 1910 remains Canada's deadliest. 58 railway workers, majority Japanese died while attempting to clear a snow slide from the tracks when another larger avalanche struck from the other side in the middle of the dark night. This documentary project also delves into the lives of two unlikely friends today, a downtown Vancouver businessman, and a Japanese-born ski guide brought together by their need for purpose, healing, and a shared passion for researching the mysteries and injustices of this event. During production, the team was surprised with a visit by a 1910 victim’s great grandson from Tokyo.
Cast
- Tomoaki Fujimura - Self
- Morgan Brewster - Self
- Sherry Yano - Narrator
Screenplay
Keywords
disaster, racism, railroad, avalanche, canadian history, mountain documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1910: The Uncovering about?
- For many years the only transportation link across Canada was one railway line. This tenuous, nation-building ribbon of steel was built through high, snowy, and unpredictable mountains. The tragic avalanche that occurred at the Rogers Pass summit in March of 1910 remains Canada's deadliest. 58 railway workers, majority Japanese died while attempting to clear a snow slide from the tracks when another larger avalanche struck from the other side in the middle of the dark night. This documentary project also delves into the lives of two unlikely friends today, a downtown Vancouver businessman, and a Japanese-born ski guide brought together by their need for purpose, healing, and a shared passion for researching the mysteries and injustices of this event. During production, the team was surprised with a visit by a 1910 victim’s great grandson from Tokyo.
- Who directed 1910: The Uncovering?
- 1910: The Uncovering was directed by Chad Townsend.
- Who stars in 1910: The Uncovering?
- 1910: The Uncovering stars Tomoaki Fujimura, Morgan Brewster, Sherry Yano.
- How long is 1910: The Uncovering?
- 1910: The Uncovering has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is 1910: The Uncovering?
- 1910: The Uncovering is a Documentary film.
- Where was 1910: The Uncovering produced?
- 1910: The Uncovering was produced in Canada.