Firebird: Built to Burn

A Story That's Waited Eighteen Years To Be Told

Firebird: Built to Burn — Plot

A tight-knit community gathers every December to ignite a giant wood phoenix, rekindling their rustbelt spirit and fueling the passion of local artists. A diverse group of volunteers persevere through pandemic restrictions, local government negotiations, and months of arduous building to orchestrate a cathartic festival after their absence in 2020.

• Release date
• November 29, 2023
• Runtime
• 85 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Colleen C Brady