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Firebreak

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Brandon and Royal change lives through firefighting. The two men met fighting wildfires while imprisoned in California's penal system. Now, despite institutional barriers, personal financial pressure, and mounting environmental dangers, they are training other formerly incarcerated firefighters to become professionals and join their new, self-owned department. Firebreak is a documentary feature that chronicles a reentry success story forged from climate justice, ingenuity and grit.

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Chase Hutchinson The Stranger (Seattle, WA) It’s overflowing with care for its subjects, and clear-eyed in showing why so much still needs to change. Sep 23, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kenzie Bruce

Director

Kenzie Bruce

Producer

Greg Moyer

Executive Producer

Pam Huling

Executive Producer

Chris Janjic

Cinematographer

Jesse Crowell

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Synopsis Brandon and Royal change lives through firefighting. The two men met fighting wildfires while imprisoned in California's penal system. Now, despite institutional barriers, personal financial pressure, and mounting environmental dangers, they are training other formerly incarcerated firefighters to become professionals and join their new, self-owned department. Firebreak is a documentary feature that chronicles a reentry success story forged from climate justice, ingenuity and grit.
Director
Kenzie Bruce
Producer
Kenzie Bruce
Production Co
Blue Chalk Media
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 14m