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.
5m2017-04-01
DocumentaryWar
Overview
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
- Producers:
- Carolina Gratianne
- Production:
- El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
- Budget:
- $25,000
- Status:
- Released
Cast
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