What if money stopped mattering? This desert doc dares to ask.
If you think Burning Man is all about naked dancers tripping on substances, think again. This debut documentary by Renea Roberts takes an intelligent and thoughtful look at how the promotion of a gift economy ethic influences a host of social elements. The focus is on community and the power of gifting.
Writing
Lewis Hyde's poetic economic theory.
Direction
Roberts finds soul in the dust storms.
Director
Renea Roberts
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This predates Burning Man's 2011 LLC restructuring and Silicon Valley takeover, capturing a more anarchic era.
Lewis Hyde's 1983 book 'The Gift' heavily influenced the festival's founding philosophy; his appearance here is essentially the source code.
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