Decade of Fire

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Throughout the 1970's, fires consumed the South Bronx. Black and Puerto Rican residents were blamed for the devastation even as they battled daily to save their neighborhoods. In DECADE OF FIRE, Bronx-born Vivian Vázquez Irizarry pursues the truth surrounding the fires - uncovering policies of racism and neglect that still shape our cities, and offering hope to communities on the brink today.

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Documentary
1 hr. 16 min.
Opened May 3rd, 2019

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synopsis

Throughout the 1970's, fires consumed the South Bronx. Black and Puerto Rican residents were blamed for the devastation even as they battled daily to save their neighborhoods. In DECADE OF FIRE, Bronx-born Vivian Vázquez Irizarry pursues the truth surrounding the fires - uncovering policies of racism and neglect that still shape our cities, and offering hope to communities on the brink today.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 16 min.
Opened May 3rd, 2019