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  • The Island of Strange (2013)
  • Short | 20 min | Documentary, Short, History
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The Island of Strange (2013)
Short | 20 min | Documentary, Short, History
'The Island of Strange' is a historical documentary about Beaver Island, Michigan. In the 1850s, Beaver Island was the location of America's only legal monarchy. The self-proclaimed king, James Jesse Strang, settled his group of Mormon ...See more'The Island of Strange' is a historical documentary about Beaver Island, Michigan. In the 1850s, Beaver Island was the location of America's only legal monarchy. The self-proclaimed king, James Jesse Strang, settled his group of Mormon followers on Beaver Island in order to escape the harassment bestowed upon the Mormons - however, Strang's reign on Beaver Island was anything but typical. The story of King James Strang is one that includes greed, deception, passionate love, polygamy, piracy, and, of course, murder. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Amanda Trudell
Producer
Amanda Trudell
Composer
Tina Chancey
Cinematographer
Amanda Trudell
Editor
Amanda Trudell
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Updated Jul 31, 2013
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Jul 19, 2013 (United States)

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