Man on Fire

Man on Fire

One town's racism. One preacher's sacrifice.

⭐ 8.0 /10 1 votes
January 24, 2018 54m Released

Storyline

Grand Saline, Texas, was a sleepy, unremarkable town—until a white preacher lit himself on fire to protest the town's racism in 2014. The subject of this film is deceptively straightforward: A minister commits suicide by setting himself on fire. He leaves behind a letter that frames his decision as a religious response to the intolerable racism of America's past and present, particularly in his Texas hometown. The aftermath is befuddling: There are townspeople who can recall incidents of racial violence and hate speech, and those who have never seen anything of the kind. Black folk in surrounding towns who share rumors and fears about acts of violence, and white folk who say you can't believe everything you hear. Fellow ministers who share the desire to be liberated from a racist past, and churchgoers who believe only mental illness could explain such a suicide.

Key Information

Director Joel Fendelman
Rating 8.0/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Ron Blanton

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Man on Fire was released on January 24, 2018.

The runtime of Man on Fire is 54m.

Man on Fire is a Documentary movie.

Man on Fire has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Man on Fire is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Man on Fire was directed by Joel Fendelman.

The main cast of Man on Fire includes Ron Blanton.

Man on Fire is originally in English.