Charlie Goes To Burning Man

A shortfilm by Jan Beddegenoodts
www.cameltown.org
Charlie is an 81-year-old media professor from New York who is recovering from bone marrow cancer and a major open-heart surgery. He decides to go to the Burning Man festival - mentally and physically the most challenging festival in the world - in the middle of the Nevada desert.
Filmed / Editited / Produced by Jan Beddegenoodts
Sounddesign & Grading : Niel Iwens
Website: Wim De Herdt
Graphic Design: Dagmara Stozec
Belgian Soundrack in order of appearance
Black Flower - Solar Eclipse
Boogie Belgique - Darjeeling
Gabriel Rios - Gold
BP vs SM - Nichi - Sound Architecture Records - www.soundarchitecture.be
Eptic - Gun Finga
Sunday Matinee - Tribute - Sound Architecture records
&
Doe Maar - Pa
Thanks To
The Burningman Comunity
Charles ‘ Charley’ Warner
Tom Laporte
Niele, Nico & Pieter
)°( Keep your fire )°(

[@megansanchez-warner7160]

The film's subject CHARLIE, aka Charles H Warner (my father), passed away June 8 2023 in NYC, at the young age of 91. He was still loving teaching college until 4 months before his passing, still living as vibrantly as in this film. He visited the Met 4 days before his death because he loved art so dearly. His line at 6:18 especially resonates: “Burning Man is the symbol of life. What it teaches us is to celebrate death. We Cannot be afraid of death. We have to celebrate it“. So thank you Jan Beddegenoodts for making this film, and as Charlie said, "let's have fireworks, let's have fun" and celebrate death.

[@janbeddegenoodts]

My sincere condolences Megan! Thank you for letting me know. What a beautifull man your father! It was a blessing meeting him and he is right "We Cannot be afraid of death. We have to celebrate it“. all the love

[@megansanchez-warner7160]

@@janbeddegenoodts as Charlie says, "Let's have fireworks, let's have fun" and celebrate death!

[@stellrockwell9411]

Love y’all so much Megan. I couldn’t have asked for a better grandfather figure in my life. I’m so lucky our family’s are linked through julia and charlie

[@dplococo]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Megan. I was touched by this video several years ago when I watched it the first time. I was just telling someone about it today and looked it up to send a link so they could enjoy it too. Your dad sounds like a kick. I wish there were more like him. Take care and give hugs with a smile.

[@MadAboutBrows]

I'm sorry for your loss. What a beautiful human 💖

[@luvahadowsdolls]

This is my kind of gig. Maybe if I went there I could finally feel like an eccentric in the majority.

[@yodaguy6956]

You are more than welcome brother, come join the family

[@adrianowallin]

Just back from the burn, didn't see him there. How is Charlie doing?

[@jesusreigns3330]

Charlie you need Jesus, not burning man.

[@theserenalin]

Jesus would be at Burning Man. If you know anything about Jesus. It's decades of studying to understand that it's all about love.

[@jesusreigns3330]

+serena bernstein what you think you know about Jesus, is from the filter of having a heart that is of stone. Just because you suddenly talk about love and say that this place is all about love is a total counterfeit. You guys act just like they did in Sodom and Gomorrah period sex, drugs, psychedelic drugs, drunkenness, and orgies. Jesus is God, that's what the Bible makes very clear that Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead and that those who die outside of his grace they are going to burn in hell. Just like you see that Burning Man it is only indicative of what you will be like outside of the grace of God if you do not repent and believe the gospel and turn away from your sins not to mention this Pagan practice that is nothing new Under the Sun to God. the Jesus that you probably believe in is a new age Jesus that has nothing to do with the biblical Jesus. and if you say that the biblical Jesus was all about love. Well I got a couple scriptures for John 3: 36 where John the Baptist says to the one who trust in Jesus shall see eternal life but to the one who does not believe in Jesus shall not see eternal life but the wrath of God abides upon him. your view and I guarantee of Jesus is a view that is extremely skewed and from a place of not being born again as it says in John 3. And it is exactly what it would probably be in terms of what Jesus said in Matthew that there will be false prophets and false christs period did Jesus you believe in I guarantee you do not believe is God almighty. And I guarantee you that you do not believe that Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified. I also would say that you do not believe that Jesus is the only way of salvation. So if I'm right in saying that then I'm pretty sure that the Jesus you believe it is a false Jesus which Jesus declare would be one of the indicators that we are in the last days. never the less, you can always repent of your sins and turn to Jesus and be given eternal life truly by repenting of your sins

[@theserenalin]

I think I understand about Jesus. Even Tylenol is a drug. The chemicals in the American diet alter our body and mind. The body mind and spirit are connected. I expect that you are inspired to write out of love, as am I. I want the greatest amount of health for everyone. We want everyone, all the time, to choose very healthy habits. This means we have to stop the causes of pains that are emotional or physical. The Bible is translated. The people who are reverands will tell you they are human. You can read the Bible with your feelings. There is not a way to use words to explain the love for your child and letting your child die. I try to explain it to people because of the joy available in life. It's like living in the light. We are all God's children. I want to start my own religion. There is one truth. I can't change the truth. I wouldn't want to.

[@theserenalin]

I could write forever to try to say what I know about Jesus. I understand why you say, "Don't listen to me, it's here in the Bible." I try to be like Jesus. Somewhere in the Bible it says that if you do good works like Jesus did then you are serving God. God wouldn't leave out the brain damaged innocent young child as far as I can wrap my head around God. The people who go to Burningman are on a level of not struggling for all their basic needs, at least while they are there. There is no money or greed, you can let your guard down and use your senses, mind and body to let more into your awareness. I don't care for this music at all, even when I was in my office working and my husband played it. I wish more people acted like Jesus. If only they would do what they were taught in church. Most all my relatives only go to a synagogue. Maybe they're screwed.

[@jesusreigns3330]

+serena bernstein the Bible can only be interpreted in terms of understanding that is inspired by being born again. John 3, the Bible is for the born again believer. Jesus died on the cross to save us from hell, and eternal conscious torment forever, simple. however, that is being saved from one eternity of punishment, then by the blood that Jesus, God, shed on that cross and rising from the dead to those who repent, acknowledge that you have broken God's law and are deserving of his eternal punishment, then that is when you read that Jesus ransomed us humans from the law of the ten commandments having to be kept perfectly, which Jesus did. Understand that God came down, took on flesh, and was fully God and fully man. Jesus is the only way of salvation. Jesus says that one must be born again to inherit the kingdom of God. all our good deeds are like filthy rags to God in terms of being able to stand vindicated in judgement. Why? Because God is perfect and his conditions to be with him forever, a person must be perfect, that is why The Bible makes very clear that by Grace, undeserving gift, through faith in Jesus is one pardoned before God. Burning man is demonic and straight controlled by humans as ponds and driven by demonic forces that you can not see. I will leave you with a scripture Eph. 6 says our warfare is not against flesh and blood but against, the spiritual forces of wickedness in high places. I am sorry you can not talk about Jesus and then some how back up burning man. You all need the real Jesus to save you from your sins. This eternal life that they come to know you the only true God and to believe in his Son, Jesus. Jesus says in John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, the life and no man comes to the Father except through me. Jesus is the only way of salvation. That means that there are many ways to hell and only way to God. Not vice versa. God loved us so much he sacrificed his perfect sin in the flesh. The Bible says that it pleases God the Father to crucify his own Son. Why? Because of the Son stepping out of eternity, out of glory, constantly being in the Fathers living presence to come down to a fallen sinful world and to complete the task of salvation by his perfect work out of the 10 commandments, never sinning, his perfect personhood, and perfect blood. the Bible says that without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins. Jesus did not come to a religion, but a relationship with the Father only through himself to reconcile us back to God to make right what went wrong in Genesis 3 when Adam and Eve sinned, by sending the Holy Spirit to one well all those who are born again and will inherit salvation.

[@xXMikey2808Xx]

I laughed and cried. I felt Love and Life. All in 15 minutes and i wasn't even there. Jan Beddegenoodts and Charlie, thank you.

[@10outofTenley]

I think this video is just kinda wonderful in itself. Without putting any external judgments on it, this festival and Charlie's life-changing experience are both kind of sacred, inexplicable things. While the festivities, individuals, music, and art might all appear somewhat wild, provocative, and straight-up bizarre to many who are partial to Western culture, I think there's a lot of beauty in individual expression and spiritual experience, whatever that might mean. All of these people, regardless of age, race, or belief, are warmly engaging one another just based on the simple fact that they're human beings. Isn't that something special? World peace is a marvelous theory, and while I don't think it's feasible I do have faith in these small-scale human engagements that value individual character and carry a message of unconditional love.

[@lasktdave]

Very well said and yes, it is all that and more. It was the most amazing thing I've ever done and I continue to go every year.

[@mikeywobblez]

I am so honored to be in this documentary...I'm djing at white ocean. I'm so glad burning man can help people like Charlie and myself. My father bought my first ticket 3 months before he died, I will forever go and memorialize him at the temple. This documentary convinced my mom to join me next year. thank you so very much! so much ♡

[@blueeyedgirl7174]

Michael love what you wrote, but how great if there was a burningwoman event, x x

[@wimpie031]

Blueeyedgirl burningman is just the title(because history). Man or woman, all are equal in the dessert.

[@missmissy_90]

@@wimpie031 Interesting 😀

[@missmissy_90]

Mike, 5 years later but how did your mom like it? I will be 58 in 2022 and have never even been camping before. Well, twice but others knew what to do. I just helped in minor ways when I could.

[@rtsgod]

Add a real closed captions track please for the deaf and hard of hearing who would really want to see this, the auto captions are often very wrong. Thank you! You could use subtitle workshop, it's a free cc program.

[@stellrockwell9411]

Rest In Peace Uncle Charlie. You were the best grandpa I never had

[@elliecosta-y7r]

I would say "rest in peace", but think it's more appropriate to say, " Enjoy the journey, Charlie." And thank you for the inspiration.

[@crisshelms1997]

Charlie Warner!!! The world needs more people like you! God Bless You Charlie!! Hope you are well!! You have changed the lives of so many without meaning too! Wish we all could be as accepting and welcoming day to day in our lives off the playa! You remind me to do that everyday!! Even without visiting BRC! Thank you so very much!! I have been hanging with "burners" in TX for nearly 6 years and the event never really interested me much until I saw this vid! I love you, Charlie Warner!! Celebrate All!!

[@lindak485]

Just saw this 6 years after it was made. Beautiful. Thanks so much for this. Charlie tells it like it truly is at Burning Man. I have been 3 times - in 2006, 07 and 2018. I am 64 now and hope to go again. My heart chakra literally opened there, without any drugs. Just art, the vastness of the playa and mostly due the serendipitous and generous spirits of everyone I met. If the whole world was like Black Rock City, even once a year, humankind would be blessed. Thank you Charlie, where ever you are - so glad you were here!!!

[@TheHAPPYalix]

I want to hug Charlie....... I want to tell him what went through me when I wrote that message on the Temple that impacted him so much!!!

[@rayvan23]

By FAR one of the best videos about BurningMan. Incredibly rare is that the music works perfectly. Editing super. Camera work super. Just fantastic. Thanks all involved!

[@barkbath7828]

I LOVE THIS! Actually makes me want to cry... BM is without a doubt the most challenging but happiest place on earth, and this video really captures the essence of it.

[@zazouille2264]

Stephanie Booth Agree. This is an amazing documentary. I watch this great video every now and then. It reminds me why I still go TTTITD. ❤️

[@Nick889999]

he looks incredible for 81 years old!

[@missmissy_90]

Ikr? I'll be 58 in 2022 and the guy is in better shape then I am. Didn't help sitting around the house since March 2020. Really want to experience this.

[@davidsyoutube]

This is the BEST Burning Man short I've ever seen.

[@theserenalin]

Me too

[@lasktdave]

Whenever someone asks what Burning Man is about I show them this video and they fall in love with it.

[@estrasilla]

I loved this video. Moved me to tears. Well done! Thanks Charlie!

[@rayvan23]

@@lasktdave When I'm asked the same, I just show them this one and this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpaUgHinp8l8rrs

[@missmissy_90]

@@rayvan23 Heading there right after I write this. ✌🏻 Have you been? Contemplating 2022 but at 58 I am nervous. Charlie is amazing 👏

[@namdacsemaj]

I turned 75 yesterday...I will do Burning Man before I die. Thanks Charlie...well done, and good luck!

[@missmissy_90]

6 years later. Have you been? I'm contemplating 2022.

[@2147B]

Have you been sir?

[@atomatikentertainment3105]

9 years later. Have you been

[@davidgbrown1903]

Jan, I have watched this video about 8 times now, ya'll did a superb job capturing Charlie's paradyme. Good On Ya! When trying to explain BM to people, I ask them to Google Charlie Goes to Burning Man, as other wise they run into the usual trippy videos. It is great to hear a senior adult recognize the spiritual element of BM. thanks again, David

[@aaronm.3581]

You are why im here.

[@kidal91]

This is absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, Charlie. Thank you to all those involved in putting this amazing video together.

[@rogerbruton]

What a great film .... I was trying to decide whether BM was for me (I'm WAY older than most people in all the BM videos I've seen!!) .... Charlie ... You have convinced/reassured me!!! Thanks!!!

[@jenniferrbishop1]

+Roger Bruton no, you arent . All the coverage of BM is young beautiful kids. I met more people over 50 than any of the footage I ever saw. Dont wait . Just go

[@rogerbruton]

+Average WhiteGirl Only just seen your comment!! Thanks for the reassurance! :-) See you there!!

[@caparla]

This video is so helpful in helping people to understand the gift that is Burning Man.

[@zazouille2264]

So true ❤️

[@Poseidon650]

I feel sympathy for those who don't understand burning man's purpose.

[@getl0st]

For me Burning Man is all about the TEMPLE I don't think many people realize just how important the Temple is, especially for those that have grown up in Western Culture....

[@emuwithrabies]

Oh I get it, they're reenacting a libertarian paradise! No roads, no access to healthcare, and no responsibilities lol.

[@TheKaveSF]

Yes, except there's roads and access to healthcare. And quite often many responsibilities and work. And always the immediate responsibilities of keeping oneself alive in that environment and the responsibility to leave no trace when the city vanishes. But other than that: absolutely: a libertarian utopia... or something.

[@cloverring]

There's many volunteer nurses and paramedics hanging about.

[@TheKaveSF]

Nubro Zaref That's what disrupted your day? A fedora? Cool. How's left field?

[@pah967]

Nubro Zaref I think that's a trilby tbh, but otherwise spot on

[@TheKaveSF]

Dylan11741 You're obviously a delusional child.

[@rafikimusic]

great film!! did Charlie made it back home this year ?

[@104TheBigGuy]

he is kill

[@janbeddegenoodts]

Nope. He skipped this year.

[@SilenozMiranda]

Mod Paste No

[@thedarknight5714]

+jan beddegenoodts Wow. This is truly inspirational. I did not REALLY know what the Burning Man festival was before this. Is Charlie doing well? I mean, is he still alive and fighting life or has he, unfortunately, died? @jan beddegenoodts. +jan beddegenoodts

[@janbeddegenoodts]

+TheDarKnight 57 charlie is alive and kicking! :)

[@ComicBookKing]

This makes me want to visit burning man

[@yodaguy6956]

You should, it's far more amazing than these videos portray

[@James-pz2bd]

I was very pleased to watch this video and see that Charlie had a great time. I am discouraged to see people pushing Jesus and those lies on these pages, they should go to church and pray for themselves for their lives are filled with deceits, which is why they seek saviors and have nothing to add to the world nor Burning man.

[@openheart8287]

This is beautiful. Thank you.

[@thebeesknees1505]

bless you charlie

[@OpenMind3000]

Das sieht ja geil aus

[@Qboid]

I really wanna go to this

[@Rvmenu]

Beautiful story. If going to Burning Man is on your bucket list, it's time to bust a move! If Charlie's story doesn't convince you, what will? Long Live Charlie.

[@LeighChristie]

tears started at 11:30. this video is amazing.

[@lasktdave]

Yep, same here.

[@yodaguy6956]

Still weeping in 2021...

[@uchihahikaku1630]

Good stuff Charlie. I'm glad you could re-visit some of that old pain and finally let it go. Let it burn brother we all turn to dust in the end.

[@simow77]

I'm coming to meet you Charlie

[@DJF137137]

Great Short film... trying to find the track that starts at around 10:05... have googled the track title given in the description and cant find anything close.. anyone got any clue what it is ?

[@Dr.Zygote]

Hey DJF its been 8 years did you find the track hahaha. Apparently it's called tribute by Sunday manitee but I can't find it either

[@thedarknight5714]

Wow. This is truly inspirational. I did not REALLY know what the Burning Man festival was before this. Is Charlie doing well? I mean, is he still alive and fighting life or has he, unfortunately, died? @jan beddegenoodts. +jan beddegenoodts

[@hayseman]

Wow! This was a very informative/inspiring documentary of what Burning Man is about. This is my first year going and honestly I am very nervous about it because I don't know how I am going to fit into all of this craziness. From watching this I get that this event is a safe place and you are greeted by wide open arms and there is more to this event instead of it just being a wild rave. This film has quashed my anxiety over burning man substantially. Thank you.

[@lasktdave]

Isaac White, I'd love to read what your experience was like.

[@Libratarot]

So on my bucket list!!

[@alirichard5719]

I'm so happy that I stumbled upon this video today ..Made my heart happy..thank you!

[@bryandawe2429]

Thank you Charlie and thank you Jan...this video added to the arsenal trying to explain the unexplainable

[@lindsaye584]

Charlie you are just a delight :3 Thank you for letting your boundaries down and allowing yourself to experience the magic of Burning Man!! Much love to you on your next journey ❤❤❤

[@philip]

Best video about Burning Man I've seen. 2014 was my 18th Burn.

[@lauren6306]

This made me cry. Very powerful video

[@thomasfields7902]

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23) Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. (Isaiah 55:7) When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. (Mark 2:17)

[@collagetech]

Message to Charlie. The video is great. You are joyful, articulate, everything I should hope for and in fact, expect from myself. I'm young, only 64, you give me inspiration. Even if I cannot get tickets...hmmmm. I will think of you. With great respect. Geoff Wonnacott.

[@lasktdave]

Get a ticket. I was 61 my first year, Charlie was 81. You'll fit right in.

[@julianaromero100]

I LOVE YOU CHARLIE YOUR WONDERFUL I LOVED IT MEANY HUGS TO YOU BUDDY

[@tomatopapago]

Thanks for your share, I also been there in 2014, ten years ago.

[@wardhanes]

Is charlie still around? If so come to Interzone. We’ll be near six and end. Around bus stop. Would love to meet him. Ask for Awkward.

[@journeysofrebirth]

I want to meet a Charlie this year!

[@Schwetttyballz]

+Dionisia Hatz And I you!

[@dotreiser1850]

Beautiful job on cr this video. Thank you for. A special look at Charlie, a special man.

[@pokerphase]

Anyone track ID at 10:05 please?

[@DuncanSteven]

all the songs are in the discription, I think that one is in there too:)

[@throwaway2767]

Darude- Sandstorm

[@xenstalker02]

I been looking everywhere for it! The description is not enough.

[@DuncanSteven]

Maybe you can hold shazam it? Or use soundhound. That picks up more diverse sounds so id give that a shot too if I were you

[@janbeddegenoodts]

The track is called: Sunday matinee anthem and it's unreleased. Great friends and dj's from antwerp ( belgium) produced the track - they are organising free party's in antwerp on sunday ( Sunday matinee) . I've asked joachim from sound architectur to release the track online because i've received many questions about this track. I'll keep you posted! vimeo.com/31160824

[@thedesertwhale]

This is beautiful and I see nothing but but beautiful people

[@donnaparker1928]

“‘If you can dream it, you can do it.’ But you have to be able to dream it first.”

[@theemeraldempress2036]

Wow......wonderful video. Now I will have Charlie on my mind all day....keeping me company.

[@corschipper1472]

I really did not expect to hear doe maar at the end :D awesome

[@donnaparker1928]

(?!) What’s the temperature there? Some people seem to be in sweaters and coats, and other people are naked. ???

[@madelinenewman]

Beautiful piece on such an open person. :)

[@piemanV8N1E2]

Beautiful video, thank you. I burn for the first time this year, can't wait.

[@rikumajumder1558]

What is this 'Burning' man!? Do a guy/gal get burned at the end of the program!?

[@michaelhughes3302]

I would love to chat with you sometime Charlie. Thanks pal.

[@criscles]

What a beautiful film. Bless you and Charlie.

[@HunterMann]

Bravo! So cool to see Charlie get revitalized, inspired and motivated by coming home to Burning Man. To those who have never been, I repeat what Larry Harvey said "Stop talking about someday going to Burning Man... Just go!"

[@adrielgonzalez252]

Does anyone recognize the track in the background at the 3:15 mark?

[@iShilas]

best of what i have ever seen from Burning Man! Thanks and good luck Charlie!

[@JosephAgnew]

Great video! captures a lot of the reasons I go to burns in general. I'm glad Charlie got to go, and glad he "got it".

[@LoganSchmidt]

2:14 3:04 4:18 You are welcome

[@tubeworm49]

thanks Charlie for your view of the happening that is burning man

[@LukeK813]

This is amazing, and beautiful. Also, Charlies doing great for being 90!

[@DanKirchner5150]

95 i think

[@theserenalin]

I think Charlie is 83 now.

[@DanKirchner5150]

for a 90 year old he acts like he's 83 or even younger

[@lasktdave]

He's 81. He says it right at the beginning and he was doing great for 81.

[@cromemako83]

Awesome, didn't know what burning man was about till now!

[@alexsegal5653]

This is a wonderful film. Charlie, I'm glad you had such a great burn!

[@charljoubert6993]

WOW, Absoluut Briljant !! Bedankt !

[@DrinkWhiskeyRaiseHell]

Still one of the most touching videos I have seen. The part where we he says it was nice to meet you Charlie. Gets me every time. Any update on Charlie?

[@pah967]

Does anyone know what the name of the song played at the party at 08:55 is?

[@timmiller1047]

Life is life and this is life! Charlie you know life! and I do too!

[@bradleyamrhein1092]

God bless you Charlie.

[@WadeHarrell]

Be at rest, Charlie! I'll see your spirit out on the playa.

[@bonniediener5413]

You rock Charlie!

[@Dismem]

Thank You Based God

[@St8Solja]

Is everyone on drugs?

[@Geo408]

It seems like the environment of burning man could be a drug on its own.

[@krustykev]

Yes, lots of them. MDMA for days.

[@pickleslavey4573]

Not everyone. Theres tons of different types of people who approach the festival in different ways. Ive gone several years sober and it was a blast.

[@lasktdave]

St8Solja, is that a general statement regarding the world or specific to Burning Man? Whichever it is, the answer is no of course they aren't.

[@simow77]

You rock Charlie

[@squareglow]

An amazing gem on the internet. Touching and wonderful!

[@MrJayOkane]

Such an amazing video/story.

[@theserenalin]

Charlie, you did an excellent job of putting Burning Man into a film. I have been to the Playa 5 times and I am bringing what I learned to the rest of my life. I am spreading the good values that I learned from it. I am an agnostic New Yorker, who is pretty spiritual. I've had evidence of order in the universe at Burningman. I wish I could give every person who is in a religion, who thinks they understand the bible, a lesson right now about God, The son of God, etc!

[@theserenalin]

I'd have to be omniscient to know anything for sure. Your understanding can grow many levels, and in some ways everything seemed to make sense already. When you accept that you don't know, like an open book, but you see what you do know, it becomes kind of clear, because truth and love is common sense, like Jesus. I didn't expect your film to have any negativity in the comments! The non-supportive comments made me want to comment! It feels really bad to have people say their way is the way. BM society is more spiritual and closer to truth, so it will grow. Non truths, like the flat world will die out. It is not a party. I watch people work much harder & happier for BM than for their jobs. I believe that a gift economy is realistic in everyday life. The more you give to me the more I want to pay it forward. I do it. Work out of love to support others, maybe take less too, out of love for others. The bible is about feeding & clothing your neighbors.

[@harrycahill9304]

anyone know the song in the background at 2:42?

[@slowblinkforcats]

What a delightful video. Best wishes :)

[@briansolomon2969]

Great music, best burning man video ever.

[@MrStainless001]

Did you have to wrap up your camera to protect from the dust while filming this?

[@ospididious]

What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelspice278]

take care of your self there Charlie. best wishes

[@BlackBoxGamers]

Burning man was amazing, I cannot wait to go next year! :D

[@sms73]

BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for this. How is Charlie, is he still going to Burningman?

[@janbeddegenoodts]

Thank you! He hast been since but he is doing good

[@vincentmollica]

This is really cool. This is the right one.

[@off2theright]

All the 20 somethings at the festival - definitely not thinking about death

[@markmiller5476]

I'm 20 and I often obsess about death. But either way art is in the eye of the beholder.

[@off2theright]

Mark Miller ...sorry about your condition...um, don't dwell on it.

[@markmiller5476]

off2theright haha I'm fine. I've just had a lot of near death experiences and I'm very conscious of my mortality but also very curious to experience it.

[@TheKaveSF]

Not sure what this comment even means, Off, but I can assure you that, in my experience, every time I've been to Black Rock, I've seen a few 20-somethings face their mortality with profound effect. And somehow always from different causes.

[@Neithie]

I think that's a pretty huge statement given that there's 70k people... given that 1 in three people experiance cancer in their life before 30, either personally or with a family/friend, you'd be amazed at how many people under 30 actually do understand grief and death.

[@BobPruitt]

I would love an update on Charlie. How is he doing? Has he gone back to BM?

[@janbeddegenoodts]

Charlie is still rocking the universe - but hasn't been back to BM

[@AlgiersPoint1]

OMG,... Thank You, Thank You...

[@TwasNeverThus2]

What a beautiful human being Charlie is!!

[@crystalmielcossey]

Charlie is awesome 🤣👏🏻

[@BubbaYoga]

Great watch! Someday

[@donnaparker1928]

Thank you for sharing!