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20237 minPGdoc-short

Lynn's Fire

20237 minPGdoc-short

A Kentucky man has celebrated his birthday for decades by gathering family and friends to light an enormous bonfire.

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A Kentucky man has celebrated his birthday for decades by gathering family and friends to light an enormous bonfire.

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On a birthday in Kentucky, a man gathers family and friends to light an enormous bonfire. This tradition has continued for decades. As the flames rise, the event creates a moment of connection and celebration for all involved. The seven-minute documentary captures the impact this yearly ritual has on the man's life and those around him.

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