The Man Will Burn
80,000 people. One social experiment.
Limited Series 2026 · 4 eps · ★ 6.4 · Documentary
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Explores the definitive story of the Burning Man festival, filmed over three years with the co-operation of the Burning Man Project, the non-profit behind it, and featuring archive from the last 30 years.
Directed by Jehane Noujaim
Network: HBO
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