Decade of Fire

In "Decade of Fire," a powerful documentary released in 2018, filmmaker Vivian Vazquez returns to her childhood neighborhood in the South Bronx to confront the trauma of her past. Growing up in the 1970s, Vazquez witnessed her community become a victim of an epidemic of fires that ravaged the Black and Puerto Rican area, leaving destruction and devastation in its wake. Through her journey, Vazquez uncovers a story of systemic racism and neglect that not only affected her family but also resonates with cities across the globe. The film offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the lasting impact of these fires and the hope for a better future.

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