Watch on Soap2day. In 1939, 12-year-old Donn Fendler was lost for 9 days in the woods of Maine near Mount Katahdin. His story of survival inspired the nation and his book, Lost on a Mountain in Maine, continues to inspire with its powerful themes of hope, faith, and the will to live. Follow Donn's story through the lens of two filmmakers trying to turn the story into a feature film. Through interviews and footage of Donn today, discover what an amazing man Donn is and what his story has meant to the state and people of Maine.