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Fire Through Dry Grass

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Fire Through Dry Grass uncovers the devastation experienced by New York City nursing home residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and their fight to be seen, heard—and survive.

Series

POV

Premiere Date

October 30, 2023

Length

90 minutes

Funding Type

Co-Production

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Andres Molina

Co-Director

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Andres “Jay” Molina is a filmmaker, animator, and disability rights activist. He has worked as a minor league baseball player, truck driver, and drug dealer. An Open Doors Reality Poet, he draws on his experiences in the streets and in prison to inspire action for safer, more just communities.

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Alexis Neophytides

Co-Director/ Producer

Alexis Neophytides is a documentary filmmaker whose work centers around community and how we find meaning in people and place. She is the co-creator and co-director of Neighborhood Slice, which chronicles the evolution of New York City neighborhoods. She produced and directed the series 9.99, for which she won a New York Regional Emmy.

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Jennilie Brewster

Producer

Jennilie Brewster is a painter, writer, and community organizer. Her studio and social practices explore relationships among race, class, landscape, and trauma. Her fellowships include the Ucross Foundation and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. She is co-director and founder of the arts-and-justice initiative Open Doors.