Fighting Fred Funston (2017)

Movie"During one of California's biggest disasters, one soldier chose to act illegally and without orders to save lives and a city."
Fighting Fred Funston
NR 5 minApr 1st, 2017Documentary, War
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.
StarringAndrew Zox
DirectorAndrés Gallegos

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 1st, 2017
Movie Budget:$25,000
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Daniel L. Bernardi
Production Companies:El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Fighting Fred Funston on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
world war isan francisco, californiaus army