Gifting It: A Burning Embrace of Gift Economy (2002)
• July 2nd, 2002 • 1h 14min
Documentary
Overview
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.
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