About this Show
The Man Will Burn
Directed by Jehane Noujaim (HBO's The Vow) and Vikram Gandhi, this four-part docuseries offers a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution and ethos of Burning Man – from its anarchic counterculture roots in 1980s San Francisco to a globally recognized spectacle. Each year, 80,000 "Burners" congregate in the Nevada desert to create music, art, and connection. Following the event through several years of unprecedented turmoil – including COVID-19, antediluvian rains, an influx of Big Tech money, and the rise of social media influencers – the series chronicles a movement pushed to its limits as it strives to stay operational yet true to its core values. With exclusive access to Burning Man Project (BMP) leadership and years of video archives, The Man Will Burn highlights the attendees who connect deeply to the experience at a time when the event risks becoming a victim of its own success.
Starring: Marian GoodellFarhad MohitKimbal MuskNushin SabetHarley DuBois