The American Impostor

Summary This film looks at the life of George Washington Orton and attempts to determine why he was shunned, ignored and basically forgotten in his native land, despite his many successes. At the same time, questions arise as to the whereabouts of his 1900 Olympic gold medal, which was considered to be a victory for America at the time, but 75 years later was officially credited to Canada. View more details

The American Impostor

Directed : Mark Hebscher

Written : Brian Gard Mark Hebscher

Stars : Doug Keen

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Genres : Biography

Release date : Mar 14, 2017

Countries of origin : Canada

Language : English

Filming locations : San Francisco, California, USA

Production companies : Visual Rhodes Sportlight Productions

Summary This film looks at the life of George Washington Orton and attempts to determine why he was shunned, ignored and basically forgotten in his native land, despite his many successes. At the same time, questions arise as to the whereabouts of his 1900 Olympic gold medal, which was considered to be a victory for America at the time, but 75 years later was officially credited to Canada. View more details

Details

Genres : Biography

Release date : Mar 14, 2017

Countries of origin : Canada

Language : English

Filming locations : San Francisco, California, USA

Production companies : Visual Rhodes Sportlight Productions

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