---
title: "Burn"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/burn-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 139948
imdb_id: "tt1781784"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 26
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Burn (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/burn-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Burn is a 2012 American documentary film produced and directed by Tom Putnam and Brenna Sanchez. The film focuses on Engine Company 50 of the Detroit Fire Department, highlighting the city of Detroit as it faces economic collapse alongside rising arson and fire rates. It is described as a character-driven, action-packed documentary about Detroit told through the eyes of the Detroit firefighters, the men and women charged with the thankless task of saving a city that many have written off as dead. The documentary follows one year on the front lines of the battle to save Detroit. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-six minutes and was released in the United States on November 1, 2012.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tom Putnam, Brenna Sanchez
- **Networks / Studios**: Apostle

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Donald Austin** as *Himself*
- **Brendan "Doogie" Milewski** as *Himself*
- **Dave Parnell** as *Himself*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Burn online?
Burn is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Burn worth watching?
Burn holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 26 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Burn and when was it released?
Burn is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Burn?
Burn was directed by Tom Putnam, Brenna Sanchez.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Burn — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/139948)
- [Burn (2012 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn_(2012_film))

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