California and the Dream Seekers


2h 1998

Brief Synopsis

Two-part, four-hour special examines the history of California including the time before recorded history when native peoples populated the area, the arrival of Spanish explorers and Franciscan monks, the acquisition of California by the United States, the San Francisco Gold Rush, the great San Fran

Cast & Crew

Edward James Olmos

Narration

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Resolution Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Two-part, four-hour special examines the history of California including the time before recorded history when native peoples populated the area, the arrival of Spanish explorers and Franciscan monks, the acquisition of California by the United States, the San Francisco Gold Rush, the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906, and the beginning of Hollywood. Also explores the natural wonders that have drawn millions to the Golden State.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Resolution Productions

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Quotes

Trivia