Emmy-winning filmmaker Paul Bonesteel has long been fascinated by the mysterious figure who helped establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He believes Masa's passion for and devotion to the natural world helped him overcome adversity, including personal loss and racial hostility, to achieve something greater than himself.Through stunning photographs of landscapes that many had never seen firsthand, Masa helped convince the public of the need to raise money to purchase land for a national park. His contributions have been recognized by U.S. leaders, including former President Barack O…READ FULL ARTICLE
