Burning Man, 1991 (29 mins)
By Larry Harvey

A short film directed and produced by Larry Harvey, this film shares Harvey's view of the interplay symbols of the masculine and feminine, mortality and the "spiritual process," and significance of using fire as a representation of the creative spirit. Interviewer Judith Iam interviews festival participants of the 1991 burn, exploring the significance of "The Man" in their lives.

Included in this feature is coverage of an actual effigy burn on Baker Beach and serene sunrise views in Black Rock City. Capturing the communal effort involved in raising the man and the celebratory origins of burn night, the film hints at the spark which turned Burning Man into a phenomenon.