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In Washington State, there are 26 Indian tribes -- all of them trading in fireworks. Boomtown follows the Suquamish Tribe during firework season -- a chaotic five-week slaes period -- while exploring life, liberty, and the politics of Indian sovereignty in America.

CHECK FOR REBROADCASTS | Premiered: July 2, 2002 at 10 PM EST

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George Plimpton remembers what it was like growing up in Chicago playing with fireworks and scaring mom. >

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"What surprised me most in making Boomtown was how much I learned in the process from the people I met."
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"The best thing about Fourth of July is fireworks."

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