Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
"THE FIRE POPPY" is a portrait of MYSTERY RANCH ambassador, Sasha Berleman. This short film explores her enduring relationship with fire and delves into her evolving perspective, from seeing fire as a threat to developing a deep interest in it, and eventually recognizing it as a valuable tool. As a steward of the land, Sasha has gained valuable insights into how fire can be harnessed to promote land health, and she has come to understand its importance for certain plants like the Fire Poppy, which depend on it for growth.
"My focus is breaking down the barriers that keep people from the land. Teaching people, of all backgrounds, that fire is a tool for good, medicine for the land and its people. It’s use, a responsibility. "- -Sasha Berleman, PhD, CaRx.
"THE FIRE POPPY" is a portrait of MYSTERY RANCH ambassador, Sasha Berleman. This short film explores her enduring relationship with fire and delves into her evolving perspective, from seeing fire as a threat to developing a deep interest in it, and eventually recognizing it as a valuable tool. As a steward of the land, Sasha has gained valuable insights into how fire can be harnessed to promote land health, and she has come to understand its importance for certain plants like the Fire Poppy, which depend on it for growth.
"My focus is breaking down the barriers that keep people from the land. Teaching people, of all backgrounds, that fire is a tool for good, medicine for the land and its people. It’s use, a responsibility. "- -Sasha Berleman, PhD, CaRx.
