Overview

• The film 'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' is based on the true story of Donn Fendler, a boy who survived nine days lost on Mount Katahdin in 1939.
• Despite its Maine setting, the film was primarily shot in New York due to more favorable tax incentives.
• Actor Luke David Blumm stars as young Donn Fendler, capturing the historical period and Fendler's survival journey.
• The film explores themes of family dynamics and personal resilience, focusing on Donn's relationship with his father.
• Donn Fendler's story has been a staple in Maine education, inspiring generations of students with its themes of perseverance and survival.