Above the Ashes is a powerful documentary that reveals untold heroes, the strength of mountain communities and the devastation caused by the catastrophic Fourmile fire that ravaged the mountain communities to the west of Denver, Colorado. Above the Ashes documents the Fourmile fire through the eyes of Sunshine residents who refused to evacuate and joined together to fight the Fourmile fire. Their heroic actions saved numerous homes in the historic Sunshine community. Using haunting visuals Above the Ashes reveals tales of bravery, family, friends, loss and the rebuilding of a community.
—Anonymous