The Man Will Burn

As Burning Man grows from its anti-establishment roots into a multi-million-dollar event, organizers prepare for the threat of COVID-19.

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.

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.