Let the Fire Burn (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.8

Released in 2013, Let the Fire Burn is a documentary film directed by Jason Osder, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Jason Osder delivers an account of the incidents leading up to and during the 1985 standoff between the extremist African-American organization MOVE and Philadelphia authorities. The dramatic clash would claim eleven lives and devastate an entire community.
Who’s in it. Let the Fire Burn stars Birdie Africa as Himself (archive footage), John Africa as Himself (archive footage) and Ramona Africa as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Let the Fire Burn has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let the Fire Burn page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let the Fire Burn (2013)?
- In US, Let the Fire Burn is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Let the Fire Burn worth watching?
- Let the Fire Burn holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Let the Fire Burn?
- Let the Fire Burn stars Birdie Africa, John Africa and Ramona Africa.
- When was Let the Fire Burn released?
- Let the Fire Burn was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.