The Man Will Burn
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Directed by Jehane Noujaim 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.
20261 season
DocumentaryInspiringGritty
DocumentaryInspiringGritty
20261 season
18+
Season 1
4 episodes
  • 1. The Great Unknown

    1. The Great Unknown

    As Burning Man grows from its anti-establishment roots into a multi-million-dollar event, organizers prepare for the threat of COVID-19.
    As Burning Man grows from its anti-establishment roots into a multi-million-dollar event, organizers prepare for the threat of COVID-19.
    18+
    57min
    Jul 8, 2026
  • 2. Welcome to the Sh*t Show

    2. Welcome to the Sh*t Show

    When Burning Man is cancelled for the second year in a row, a renegade group of "Burners" hold their own event in the desert. To many, the Renegade Burn feels like a return to the event's origins - and exposes complex dynamics within the leadership.
    When Burning Man is cancelled for the second year in a row, a renegade group of "Burners" hold their own event in the desert. To many, the Renegade Burn feels like a return to the event's origins - and exposes complex dynamics within the leadership.
    18+
    59min
    Jul 15, 2026
  • 3. Waking Dreams

    3. Waking Dreams

    As Burning Man returns in full force, an unease grows among creatives over the influx of tech money and social media influencers.
    As Burning Man returns in full force, an unease grows among creatives over the influx of tech money and social media influencers.
    18+
    58min
    Jul 22, 2026
  • 4. Mud Burn

    4. Mud Burn

    When Burning Man is threatened by days of rain and chaos, many attendees flee the muddy terrain as the government steps in to ensure safety.
    When Burning Man is threatened by days of rain and chaos, many attendees flee the muddy terrain as the government steps in to ensure safety.
    18+
    56min
    Jul 29, 2026
  • The Man Will Burn
    DocumentaryInspiringGritty
    20261 seasonUHD
    Directed by Jehane Noujaim 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.
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    3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Content advisory
    18+
    nudityviolencesubstance usesmokingfoul languageFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    5.1
    EnglishEnglish [Audio Description]
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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