Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire

2023 • 85 minutes

About this movie

We follow the harrowing escape from Paradise as the town ignited from wind-driven embers and burned within a few hours of the fire's start. We learn from Native Americans as they employ fire to benefit nature and increase community safety as they have for thousands of years. We follow researchers who work to understand the effects of climate on forests and the crucial role that natural forests play in storing vast amounts of carbon.

Ratings and reviews

Excellent film explaining why we have so many more wildfires now and what we can do to keep people and their property safe. Great footage and great interviews with people who lived through the Paradise Fire, fire fighters, insurance experts, scientists, and indigenous people who understand how to live with fire. A must see film for those who live in fire-prone areas or are curious to know what can be done to prevent the billions of dollars worth of damage that wildfires can cause .