The Man Will Burn

Burning Man grows from an anti-establishment group in San Francisco, founded by Larry Harvey in the 1980s, to a multi-million-dollar event with thousands of attendees and the backing of billionaire tech donors; first-time Burners look forward to the experience, while repeat attendees and organizers prep for the unpredictable as COVID-19 threatens the event.

With Burning Man cancelled for the second year in a row, a renegade group of "Burners" holds their own event in the desert.

As Burning Man returns in full force, an unease grows among creatives over the influx of tech money and social media influencers.

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.