Decade of Fire was born out of the desire to arm young people from the Bronx—and communities like it across the country—with the truth of their own history and the legacy of resistance they inherit. It was made to challenge the racist myth of blame and create, instead, a platform to share the stories of organizing and rebuilding that saved the Bronx, inspiring grassroots people fighting for home, today.

Partners

We are holding community screenings in partnership with housing justice organizations across the country. Dialogues follow every screening, connecting the issues raised in the film with today’s struggles and inspiring audiences to “stay, fight, and build” in their own communities.

Resources

High School Curriculum

In 2018, a team of Bronx-based educators met throughout the summer and developed a project-based, ELA high school curriculum to accompany DECADE OF FIRE. The curriculum explores the policy sections of the film, ideas of representation, the role of the media, and investigates gentrification and today’s housing crisis. Using the lens of Vivian’s decision to confront, challenge and ultimately create a new narrative about her place and people, the curriculum culminates with students being asked to challenge an existing narrative about themselves, their place or people, or to re-imagine a new one. The curriculum meets common core standards and is available here to download and share.

Below is a link to a toolkit for teachers to adjust the existing curriculum for virtual learning.

Screening Guide

Here is a free, downloadable Community Screening Guide offering suggestions for how to plan, organize and promote your own DECADE OF FIRE screening, as well as ways to engage your community / audience in post-screening dialogues and activities that center local issues and struggles. It also has a ton of helpful resources, tips, definitions and more! Check it out!

Tell us about your screening

Did you organize (or participate in) a Decade of Fire live or virtual screening? Fill out this form and tell us about it!

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