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Independent Lens•Season 20•Episode 5

Man on Fire

7.4/10 · 11 votesDec 17, 201860 min

Ranked #5 of 11 in Season 20•+0.2 vs season avg

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In 2014, 79-year-old white Methodist minister drove to an empty parking lot in his old hometown of Grand Saline, Texas, and set himself on fire. He left a note on his car’s windshield calling the act his final protest against the virulent racism of the

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E1 8.0

Wildland

Dawnland

The Cleaners

The Judge

Man on Fire

My Country No More

Rodents of Unusual Size

E8 8.1

RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked The World

E9 6.7

The King

E10 6.0

Black Memorabilia

E11 8.4

Hale County This Morning, This Evening

E12 6.1

People's Republic of Desire

E13

Tre Maison Dasan

E14

The Providers

E15

Marcos Doesn't Live Here Anymore

E16 7.2

Charm City

E17

Out of State

E18

Harvest Season; The Seed Saver

E19

Wrestle

Cast6

Susan Sarandon

Edie Falco

Host

Peter Coyote

America Ferrera

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Stanley Tucci

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Man on Fire" is episode 5 of Independent Lens season 20. It scored 7.4/10 from 11 votes, ranking #5 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on December 17, 2018.

Next: E6 · My Country No More Best of Season 20