FIRELINE focuses on three firefighters ( Justin, Riley, and Travis) from the Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc Unit of fire fighters in California, and their experience fighting a megafire for 36 hours. (And the reality is they didn't stop for another 24 making for a 60 hour shift)
Once we get out into the field this is a frightening film. The filmmakers are truly there on the front line and what we see will scare anyone with any sense. Sure it looks eerily beautiful, but at the same time we should not be having these fires happen. Yes there is climate change and it is making things worse.
I was raised as a fire kid. My dad was a volunteer fireman and for many years I wanted to do that for a living. Because of that I was drawn into this film. I wanted to see it because some part of me is still fascinated by those who fight fires. As such this film really impressed me.
Of course if you aren't a fire kid this film will impress you since the images are hypnotic. They are so impressive I wish this was getting a theatrical release instead of a VOD one.
See this film- and try to do so on the biggest screen possible.
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