Independent Lens (1999)

Episode Overview

Decade of Fire reveals a startling and overlooked chapter of American urban history, focusing on the devastation of the South Bronx during the 1970s. With the city government failing to provide support, around 250,000 residents were forced out as their vibrant, diverse community succumbed to flames. The documentary also highlights the resilience of the locals who banded together to resist displacement and work towards restoring their beloved neighborhood.