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The Burning Barrel

The Burning Barrel explores the personal costs of consumerism in the rise and fall of a small rural community.

Premiere Date

February 1, 1997

Length

30 minutes

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Awards & Recognition

Winner

1997 International Documentary Association (IDA) - Best Short

Christina Craton

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Timothy Schwab

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