History and Hollywood, Discussing Lost on a Mountain in Maine; Photo Courtesy Maine Historical Society

History and Hollywood: Discussing Lost on a Mountain in Maine

Many Mainers know the story of twelve-year-old Donn Fendler who became lost on Katahdin and wandered in the Maine wilderness for nine days without food or shelter. Now, that story is coming to the big screen!

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About the Event
Presented by
Maine Historical Society
(207) 774-1822
October 26, 2024

Join MHS and Producer Ryan B. Cook for a behind-the-scenes look at Lost on a Mountain in Maine (2024). Learn the story of how Fendler’s harrowing and heroic journey went from the pages of a beloved Maine classic to a feature film before it hits theaters on November 1!

About the presenter: Ryan B. Cook is a producer, location manager, and production manager known for Lost on a Mountain in Maine (2024), The Electric State (2025) and Boston Strangler (2023).

Please note this program does NOT include a screening of the new film.

Event Details:
Saturday, October 26 at 4 p.m. ET
Free and open to the public.
Only on Zoom
Registration requested