The Devil’s Fire

Dec 6, 2021

1h 35m

★ 0.0

The True Story Behind the 1913 Binghamton Clothing Factory Fire

Overview

THE DEVIL'S FIRE is an original documentary from WSKG Public Television and filmmaker Brian Frey. Utilizing never-before-seen photographs and investigative archival material, the film tells the story behind the Binghamton Clothing Company's charismatic owner, Reed B. Freeman, and the young immigrant workers trapped in the deadly blaze that hot Tuesday in July of 1913.

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Documentary

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WSKG

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Narrator

Gabra Zackman

Addition Voice

Bill Gorman

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Neil Hellegers

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