In 1946, a crew of convicts moves to an isolated mountain camp to fight wildfires in exchange for their freedom. New recruits join the camp after casualties on the fire lines. Reformist warden Hampton Morris assures skeptical county sheriff L.J. Leach that the camp poses no danger to the residents of the nearby town. Thirty years later, journalist June Rose investigates the camp’s origins - and makes a shocking discovery.

Back Fires

[email protected] (Alex Vincent Blumberg)

SEASON 1, EPISODE 1: "Baptized"

JUN 5, 202425 MIN
Back Fires

SEASON 1, EPISODE 1: "Baptized"

JUN 5, 202425 MIN

Description

In 1946, a crew of convicts moves to an isolated mountain camp to fight wildfires in exchange for their freedom. New recruits join the camp after casualties on the fire lines. Reformist warden Hampton Morris assures skeptical county sheriff L.J. Leach that the camp poses no danger to the residents of the nearby town. Thirty years later, journalist June Rose investigates the camp’s origins - and makes a shocking discovery. 

 

 

SERIES CREDITS:

Written, produced, and directed by Alex Vincent Blumberg

 

Sound design and sound mix by Gary O'Keefe

 

Artwork by Emily Smith

 

Music licensed via Marmoset and Premium Beat

 

 

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