Independent Lens

Man On Fire

Season 20, Episode 5 of 18

Learn the story of an elderly white Texas minister who set himself on fire to protest the virulent racism of his community and the country at large. Friends, family members, neighbors and colleagues search for an explanation of his action.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
12/17/2018
11 p.m.
12/23/2018
9 p.m.
12/24/2018
2 a.m.
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