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The Fire Next Time by Patrice O'Neill | Click to read the synopsis

Over a stormy two-year period, "The Fire Next Time" follows a deeply divided group of Flathead Valley, Montana citizens caught in a web of conflicts intensified by rapid growth and the power of talk radio. | Read the synopsis »

Premiered: July 12, 2005 at 10PM | Check for Rebroadcasts

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IN TALKING BACK:
Residents of Flathead Valley had the chance to screen the film last winter. Watch streaming video of community members speaking up about the film and their own experiences in the Valley.

Archival photo of family gathered around a radio

THE RISE OF TALK RADIO

Talk radio as we know it is a relatively new format. In fact, the origins of contemporary political talk radio can be traced to three phenomena of the 1980s. David Foster Wallace explains.  » 

Resolving Community Conflicts

RESOLVING COMMUNITY CONFLICTS

Melinda Smith is a conflict resolution expert who has worked in Kalispell to help the residents of the Flathead Valley to come to an agreement. Also: Watch exclusive video of Kalispell residents gathering to problem solve around issues in the film.  » 
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Posted June 29, 2005 | Updated July 6, 2005

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