Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker's compelling new documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history. In this character-driven expose, she looks to answer a question humanity can no longer afford to ignore: Why are catastrophic wildfires increasing in number and severity around the world, and can anything be done to lessen the staggering death and destruction they cause' Featuring astonishing wildfire footage and interviews with survivors, firefighters and scientists, the film reveals the simple steps that can be taken to mitigate the catastrophic devastation. But does society have what it takes to confront a crisis that's quite literally burning our world to the ground'