Fighting Fred Funston

Fighting Fred Funston

2017
5min

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.

Fighting Fred Funston

Storyline

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.
    Released
    April 2017
    Runtime
    5min
    Director
    Budget
    $25,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
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