Rob Brown faces his fifth prison sentence while grappling with the violent drug culture he has brought to the White Earth Indian Reservation in Minnesota.
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Rob Brown faces his fifth prison sentence while grappling with the violent drug culture he has brought to the White Earth Indian Reservation in Minnesota.
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Rob Brown, a gang leader on the White Earth Indian Reservation in Minnesota, faces his fifth prison sentence. This moment compels him to reflect on the violent drug culture he has introduced to his community. Meanwhile, his 17-year-old protégé, Kevin Fineday Jr., aspires to become the most feared gangster on the reservation. The Seventh Fire captures their intertwined lives against the backdrop of a community grappling with crime and ambition. The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 7, 2015.
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The GuardianTwo troubled Native American men take stock of their mistakes as they face jail time in this flawed but intriguing documentary produced by Terrence Malick.
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- Meet Rob Brown, a Native American gang leader.
- Follow Kevin Fineday Jr.'s rise in the gang world.
- See the impact of drug culture on Native communities.
Did You Know
- Rob Brown was sentenced to prison for the fifth time during the film.
- Production required 14 shoots over two and a half years.
- The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 7, 2015.
- The soundtrack features tracks by Native rappers Chase Manhattan and Tall Paul.
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Who directed The Seventh Fire?
The Seventh Fire was directed by Jack Pettibone Riccobono.
When did The Seventh Fire premiere?
The Seventh Fire premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 7, 2015.
What is the duration of The Seventh Fire?
The duration of The Seventh Fire is 78 minutes.
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