Drawing on extraordinary archive footage and unforgettable first-hand stories, a series tracing the origins and wild evolution of the iconic Burning Man festival.
The Man Will Burn tells the full story of how a bonfire on a San Francisco beach grew into one of the world's most radical creative gatherings. With remarkable access to the people who shaped the event from its earliest days, the series captures the spirit of self-expression, community and counterculture that has drawn tens of thousands to the Nevada desert for decades. Rich archival material brings each era vividly to life, from scrappy beginnings to the sprawling temporary city of Black Rock. Full of the energy, imagination and joy of Burning Man itself, The Man Will Burn is a celebration of what happens when radical creativity takes hold.
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Premiere statusInternational premiere
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Director(s)Jehane Noujaim, Vikram Gandhi
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Country(s)USA
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Year2026
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Duration120 mins
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Producer(s)Muriel Soenens, Catie Bolt , Eric Forman, Paul McGuire, Jillian Li
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CinematographyBenji Lanpher, Chris Darnell, Consuelo Althouse, Sam Price Waldman, Natalie Sim
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EditingRaul Santos, Kim Hall, Karim Fanous, Austin Reedy, Kevin Chapados, Evan Wise
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SoundJim Choi, Ramsay Davila, Roy Marasigan
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Language(s)English
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Sales CompanyDana O'Keefe
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