‘The Man Will Burn’: On Filming the Sacred and Propane at Burning Man
HBO Max debuts 'The Man Will Burn,' a four-part documentary series exploring the intersection of the sacred and the decadent at Burning Man.
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HBO Max has released a four-part documentary titled 'The Man Will Burn,' which premieres this Thursday. The series focuses on the filming of Burning Man, specifically examining themes of the sacred, propane, decadence, and discord.
Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter and The Wall Street Journal offers critical reviews of the series, with descriptions ranging from "engaging but shallow" to a study of "decadence and discord." LRMonline has also provided an exclusive look at a track from the production. Further coverage will likely center on the series' reception as it begins its four-part run on HBO Max.
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Quick answers
What is 'The Man Will Burn'?
It is a new four-part documentary series on HBO Max about Burning Man.
When does the documentary premiere?
According to the Reno Gazette Journal, it begins this Thursday.
How has the series been reviewed?
Reviews from The Hollywood Reporter and The Wall Street Journal describe it as engaging but shallow, and as a depiction of decadence and discord.
Coverage (6)
- How to watch The Man Will Burn in Canada UpNext by Reelgood · 5h ago
- Exclusive: Listen to the Track from HBO Max’s The Man Will Burn LRMonline · 5h ago
- 'The Man Will Burn' Review: HBO's Engaging but Shallow Burning Man Doc The Hollywood Reporter · 5h ago
- HBO's new 4-part Burning Man documentary begins Thursday Reno Gazette Journal · 5h ago
- ‘The Man Will Burn’ Review: Decadence and Discord on HBO WSJ · 5h ago
- ‘The Man Will Burn’: On Filming the Sacred and Propane at Burning Man The New York Times · 5h ago
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