Oh, the Places You'll Go at Burning Man!

The story of Dr. Seuss's final book about life's ups and downs, told by the people of Burning Man.
Directed by:
Teddy Saunders - yoteddy
Parker Howell - parkerhowell.com
William Walsh - willpowercinema.com
Produced, Edited and Conceptualized by Teddy Saunders
Digital FX and Color by Parker Howell
Original Score by Darius Holbert - dariusholbert.com
Sound Mix by Tyler Payne
Download the soundtrack for free here: / ohtheplaces
Shot on Canon 7D's with various lenses, a Glidecam and a Zoom H4N.
Winner: "Best Short" - New Media Film Festival, Los Angeles, CA.
Winner: "Best Short" - Ascona Film Festival in Italy.
Winner: "Best Score" - Moondance Film festival in NYC.
© Tedshots Productions, Inc. & Dr. Seuss properties TM & © 1991 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved. [Oh the Places Youll Go.]

[@FeatherzMcG]

Ten years later, I still come here when the world gets dark and my soul needs a hug.

[@fredricktalbot1945]

So true.

[@lsherbin]

10 years later I still come back to this video on my dark days when I'm in a prickly perch. 💜Thank you for reminding me over and over again that this is all part of the adventure and on I must go.

[@TheMatressHashira]

Same

[@TeddySaunders]

Thank you for the share Lara. You got this! 💪🏼

[@richardquist3556]

I was in the lowest place this summer with nothing besides my memories of BRC to keep me going Four days ago I was gifted a ticket home.

[@odd08]

Its funny watching this over the years. What started as "wow! I want to live life to the fullest and do things like go to burning man when i grow up!" turned into "I wonder how those people are doing now? Have they started a family? How many of these people are no longer with us?" So much has changed yet it feels like yesterday. I wonder how much this video affected my life or if it did at all. All i know is I seem to always return back here, even after all the places i've gone.

[@richardquist3556]

@@odd08 that is so beautiful. Thank you

[@scadqwqw]

I really think this is one of the loveliest things on KZbin.

[@brentcoulter7901]

AGREED

[@Shinobi_Fox]

It really is, I always come back to this when I'm feeling alone and sad about things because for some reason, hearing it cheers me up a bit. I wish the people I sent it to appreciated it as much because it's really beautifully made.

[@pagalvin1]

It’s my favourite thing on KZbin

[@bearburns3410]

Yep. For me too. I've watched it hundreds of times.

[@shmutube]

Absolutey! Always love when I come across this unexpectedly and I immediately share it... Happens periodically, I am happy to say - warmest wishes and blessings to all as we all get on our way! 👍🏾😁💗🥰🙏🏾

[@ctrux16]

whenever i get sad i always come back to this

[@racameron77]

No matter how many times I watch this, it makes me cry every time. I love it more than words can express.

[@SamuelWrightSamuraiMarine]

Agreed... I absolutely love this.

[@MarineMarisa]

Was just saying that to my boyfriend >.

[@julianb4157]

Still. Every time...

[@dakotastewart4218]

SAMMMMMMMMEEEEEE

[@GiffysChannel]

and the Dr's words express it pretty well

[@ellaperry1612]

This video ever since it came out, has saved me more times than i can count. It reminds me to stay true to myself and keep going no matter how hard it may be. To each and every person who made this video, thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me to keep going (:

[@TeddySaunders]

+Ella Perry Thank you for sharing these thoughts Ella. Its truly an honor to make a difference in peoples lives with my films. Much love to ya and thanks for your thanks! -Teddy

[@CamilaGadelha]

I feel the exact same thing.

[@acamar704]

Ditto.

[@meaganjohnson6362]

Same

[@scoobywhooo]

Me too

[@Maelynnator]

I watch this every time I feel alone, lost, weird, or anything for that matter. 8 years later and it still makes me cry. I got a tattoo in honor of this book and video! My favorite line from my favorite stanza of the book "On and on you will hike..." Forever on my body! I love this video so much.. Thank you!!!

[@victorialozanomakeup]

I always come back to this video when I need a little bit of motivation. When I'm in a slump & unslumping myself is not easily done.

[@onedim23]

I almost gave up today, but i didn't after watching this. Thank you.

[@SH-bn8vd]

Keep pressing Zulema :)

[@Shenaz6]

I'm not gonna say this video is the only reason I have "Oh, the places you'll go" tattooed on my foot. But it sure did help.

[@edwardgarner29]

You have brains in your head, you have the first line of this poem in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose!

[@idaLAduce]

I never forgot it. Sitting here, now located in a nother city then 8 years ago, and still thinking about this. Everytime I feel that the waiting place is to close, i remember this video. (and dr. seuss of corse) Thank you, for making my life a little bit better

[@irenesarmiento4630]

I watched this for the first time in 2013 during one of my last college classes that school year. Since then, I've been a teaching assistant, beginning in 2015 and now a professor since 2019. I play this at the end of each of my courses now. So inspirational.

[@TeddySaunders]

Wow. Amazing share!

[@MyNameisRafe]

I had NO idea this video was so impactful for SO many people. Whenever anything in my life tends to go towards a way I think may not be the best, or already has been not the best, I watch this video, and it helps me. Every. Single. Time.

[@acamar704]

Truth.

[@thebluemorpho2962]

It’s from Dr. Seuss of course it’s impactful he was the master of Rhyme 😂

[@MyNameisRafe]

@@thebluemorpho2962 I'm saying this video specifically. I'm well aware it's from Seuss.

[@RayIveySeriously]

I've watched this a hundred times and I cry every single time.

[@amandamcewlay7]

Me too! Its beautiful in a way I'm sure the creators never imagined.

[@Plantonality]

You have no idea how many times I have watched this... Thank you so much !

[@AlexSol1]

2019 - still watching this

[@amyjordan7882]

I'm here in a New Year! Happy 2021!!!

[@BasicRock123]

Still watching this 5 years later

[@brianalfonso6785]

This has been my comfort video for years now... Anytime I'm scared, or lonely, or just feel... wrong. I come back here and watch this video. Thank you so much.

[@WaitingFS]

My daughter is leaving for university in a few days, and I found this while looking for something meaningful to share with her. Thank you for turning Dr. Seuss' wisdom into such a lovely video. It's perfect...just what I'm looking for.

[@compedium]

WaitingFS my mom gave me a plaque with the book's title when I graduated.

[@americandragonist]

How did it go ?

[@catherinelowe595]

I constantly come back to watch this. all time favoritest thing ever ever!!!! apart from my kid lol xx

[@enriquemedina9529]

Same

[@VroomBroomZoom]

Same

[@6Recrucify6Jesus6]

2 years later and it still motivates me to do my best

[@katherinewolfe]

It's 2015, and this is still the best rendition of a Dr. Seuss work I've ever seen. Thanks so much for making it, and for all the amazing people who were in it.

[@jweilan1]

I come back and watch this video every few months. It sounds wiser and wiser.

[@mykat2]

Been a couple of years since I was soooooooooo inspired by this video. I'm going to the Burn for the first time in my life this year and beyond excited!!!!!

[@silver.blizzard7498]

Ben Mallinson how was it?

[@GiffysChannel]

Same thing just happened to me just now. Looking into tickets now, not sure what I have been waiting for this whole time. Yes it scares me but what have I got to loose compared to what I have to gain. I want to visit the burn for the first time in my life.

[@matthewc8495]

I hope you made it to the burn, I cannot wait to go back. There is no place like home!

[@Philtomato]

I come back to this video to remind me of what i'm working hard on.

[@kylacronn9262]

Whenever I am sad.. I come here.. And I find peace. I'm now 18 years old and dr Seuss still speaks to me in such a deep way. Along with these beautiful faces.I'm going through some hard times but I know I'll get through it , thank you so much for this video

[@javihenriquez211]

Simply beautiful, I'm from Chile and this video makes me cry every time! Thank you for making this

[@javieraarancibia9326]

+javi henriquez coterranea, tocaya y compartimos el mismo sentimiento por este video también

[@TeddySaunders]

+javi henriquez You are very welcome. Thank YOU Javi. - Teddy

[@ebhaagrawal4059]

4:56 my fav part.. love love love this!

[@WickedWickedJaymezIsMassive]

For the past few years I constantly come back to re watch this video when ever I'm feeling down and need a pick me up. Thank you for making such a wonderful video that has brought a smile to my face on countless occasions.

[@goobz9448]

This video makes me cry every time I see it.

[@cosimoto1]

So scary! So funny! So run of the mill! I'd give all to go there but never I will! I Know I'm too old though old doesn't count, there's too many problems for me to surmount! If you see my post and then wonder why I post such a post and don't even try... to go and attend this marvalous fest, then know I'm a prisoner just like all the rest - who struggle through life the best that they can and dare only dream of the burning man!

[@qazmko22]

Don't limit yourself with what others will think, that is one recipe for a life that will stink. For Age is mealy a number, it's about how you feel! If you don't live your life with freedom, you aren't living a life that is real. When it comes to decisions about what you should do with your time, always ask yourself "would doing this, or missing this be a crime?" What does your ideal life look like? Set a goal and try to give it a decent strike! Does it involve missing important events, because that doesn't make much sense. Or does it involve being the best you, that you can be? Trying to be the best version of yourself is the Key! As long as you are not hurting anybody else is all that matters to me. That is truly the best way to live a life that is free. :)

[@miiica]

I loved this in 2012. I still love it in 2015.

[@TeddySaunders]

+miiica

[@acamar704]

And in 2018, too.

[@angel-yy6uw]

acamar704 and in 2020.

[@kaybee7880]

I keep revisiting this video. It's the happiest most beautiful thing I've ever seen. It's my favorite youtube video. It cheers me up when I'm down. I love it. Thank you for this.

[@charpnatl]

I can finally watch this without winding up a weeping heap. Now i just feel a warmth.

[@jordanverbeek5121]

+Tedshots Thank you for making this video. From my last class of school, graduation, gap year, and university, this has continued to inspire me whenever I feel down and out. I have been through the ringer and come out the other side with the wise words of Dr Seuss. I can only hope that this video will have the same impact on another person.

[@charlie_the_unicorn]

Jordan Verbeek you've managed to perfectly express what I tried and failed to put into words, thank you. This video has been like a friend whenever I've been in a dark place, I return to it so many times and it always gives me some hope or a lift. all the best to you!

[@irmamelara]

May 2024 and I still come back to this video and it always gets me teary eyed.

[@amyjordan7882]

I found this on January 1st, 2021 !!! And so glad I did! It will give me hope and courage, for whenever I'm down!

[@laurieguenther7047]

Thank you to everyone involved in this production!!! I will always come back to this. It can change my mood like no other. It's truly beautiful and inspiring.

[@buchaullucas]

I have to watch this at least once a year, this video is just great! Thank you Dr. Seuss, all the names under the description and all those who made part of this awesome video!

[@VroomBroomZoom]

One of the most important videos on KZbin. Thank you for making it.

[@alanawarring4790]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. Well done

[@zephislike]

i've come to this video so many times whenever i've needed some perspective. Thank you.

[@nhutran3721]

After years and years I just keep coming back to this video whenever my motivation is low. Such an amazing job you’ve done! No words can describe my gratitude. Thank you big deal for making this video!

[@Shelbymaldita]

When my son was a baby my ex hubby's friend gave this book he signed as a farewell gift before heading to NYC from San Diego now my son is 20😘!

[@dakotastewart4218]

Reading the comments I love that others are so equally as touched by this as me. This video is the hopes and dreams and happiness of my life. sometimes it is the only thing that gets me through the days. Thank you.

[@hydraix.iii.v6947]

This made me cry. To see all these beautiful people.. Its where i belong

[@sheryonpilgrim8032]

I love children's books and have used them in the life skils training I have created. This is one of my favorite stories and I love hearing it read this way. it is such a beautiful metaphor for life and fun way to hear and see the story.

[@eggsaladactyl]

It's been over 2 years and I still watch this video at least once a week. Thank you Tedshots! Such an amazingly uplifting video. I try to share it with as many people as I can. "I'm afraid that some times you'll play lonely games too. Games you can't win 'cause you'll play against you."

[@oldblinddog1000]

I have been attaching this video to FB birthday posts for almost a year now, and I NEVER get tired of watching it! So well done! Thank you Dr. Seuss and Burning Man!

[@imusthavethemountains_]

Watching this during COVID-19. And feeling like we are all in The Waiting Place. Thank you so much again for this.

[@TeddySaunders]

Totally. Samezies.

[@ideasdetonator]

Wonderful. You took an epic message from Dr. Seuss and put it in a magical context. Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration!

[@ScottWaa]

This is my check in & say "thank you" for your production of happiness.

[@jamescook4983]

I can't stop watching this, it will always bring me out of a dark or lost place. Truly inspiring.

[@KathBeesongs4kids]

Just lovely - beautifully done, thanks :)

[@chayes3862]

I cannot tell you how many times I've watched, enjoyed and shared this video! ^_^

[@carmenknott-wilson4940]

Love it

[@tedsaunders]

Cynthia Hayes You are very welcome Cynthia!

[@chayes3862]

Teddy Saunders​ Oh no thank you!! 😆😆 First round of drinks on me if ever you're visiting Chicago, and I'm not out-of-state. 👍👌✌👉👏👏👏

[@taniagomez3834]

This is my fav video ever. It always makes me cry.

[@pamlloyd4294]

thank you so much for this. What a wonderful concept.

[@ElizabethHarrington1]

I simply can't get enough of this awesome spirit and energy....and of course INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE!

[@ellenripley3123]

Thanks. I discovered this video on my late nephews website today. I really appreciate it.

[@zazouille2264]

I keep coming back to this video. What a wonderful gift! Thank you 🙏❤

[@katiagajewski]

Brings tears every time. An ode to the triumphant human spirit. Good work

[@chhedarajvixx]

This video captures the true essence of the Burning Man! It inspires me so much. I hope I get there someday. Brilliant job! :)

[@bonstabear2783]

this allways makes me happy when im sad

[@ErinChanel]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH ... been watching for almost 10yrs now and it's my favorite thing to share on KZbin - THANK YOU

[@calibrainstormm]

This is my Dr Seuss' favorite book and my favorite video in the whole world 💖. I keep coming back everytime, difficult or happy times, THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone involved in this amazing video 💕!!!

[@lucdm372]

This video makes me smile and believe in humanity every time I watch it.

[@erisbob]

I've always loved this poem, but this touched me deeply & I'm sharing it immediately 🥰❤️💕❤️

[@rachelnosko1084]

Thank you for whoever made this ❤️

[@LadyGoggles]

I show this video to friends who are having a rough time of things. Sometimes I need to re-watch it myself when my life gets tough. Thank you for making this. You've helped more than you know.

[@t3hSn0wm4n]

A great friend brought me to this video. I have never been to a Burning Man event but I am struggling with some major demons in my life right now and this definitely has been a message I needed to hear desperately. Thanks guys. :)

[@gregdailey-vw6om]

I watch this almost everyday Thank you

[@TeddySaunders]

❤❤❤

[@mockingbird187]

4:27 That was awesome!

[@mcullet2]

This gift reminds me that there is always perfect beauty to be found. All we need to do is to risk stepping outside those barriers we built. Barriers don't let light in, they keep us imprisoned and alone. If you can sneak out, you might see how things look different as the day's light reveals the casual beauty that surrounds us in the most ordinary of ordinary days. I defy anyone to fault the exquisite beauty starring you in the face. The woman at 2:36 is perfect beauty. No more, no less perfect than everyone, including us, who precedes and follows her appearance. I'm looking beyond skin deep, for perfect beauty can be a rock, the air, time's arrow pointing a course which we can follow. Or not. Beauty is a choice. Whatever direction, we are there. Time won't let us stay still.

[@BelindaMountain1]

Thank you for this video. I was at Burning Man in 2011 and sometimes I just watch it to relive those memories. This makes me smile.

[@davidzapparoli]

It seems like a place that everybody should go at least once.

[@NorthernFella]

Awesome may the places we go in 2017 be awesome ones.

[@jazminesalcedo8488]

Still visit this video after all these years! still my fave

[@sophiekenny69]

This always makes me cry. its my favourite video on the internet

[@xchorro]

oh, the places we’ll go from the tops of the trees see beyond what we know i will shed the limbs i lack now the spirit moves and it’s gonna come back whispering so we can hear it appearances are a flower in a hat kites we build from feathers we find glide to where our feet won’t take us oh, caress my back in the equation of a simple map i was alone disillusionaly seeing your companion sitting next to me whispering so we can hear it appearances are a flower in a hat kites we build from feathers we find glide to where our feet won’t take us oh, the places we’ll go oh, we don’t actually know

[@drsean007]

I LOVE THIS SOOOOO MUCH! SO INSPIRING! SEANV - Shoulda (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

[@xioribeth]

this video moves so many feelings inside me. you can almost feel like the people on this video believes in you and you can go and move mountains if u wanna. so heart touching. i love it

[@smbarriga1020]

This really is a wonderful collage set to a wonderful message at "home" for all of us burners. I went 2011 & enjoyed seeing places & faces my fuzzy memory recalls.....thank you so much. I just shared it with my 10 year old daughter who has gone to Saguaroman and is a burner. We so enjoyed it & it touched us. Thanks for making our last 8 minutes uplifting & reminding us of the beautiful people awaiting at the playa and what we can apply in the default world. Biiiiiiig hug. Love, Mo Sunshine

[@dutter7804]

I cry a little every time...

[@PepeTheGame]

I cried the first time I read the full text :(

[@GiffysChannel]

Right!? didn't think Dr. Seuss would make me cry lol

[@nualaoc4844]

What a lovely post and video! I love that Dr. Seuss book, but never saw the video before. Wishing you well with planning your next adventure.

[@ericrowland4813]

Love this! Thanks for sharing a piece of home.

[@shroomhead1213]

This made my heart happy

[@photoboyonsi]

OMG Ted Sanders : I So Agree with C Hayes! For 5yrs... I cannot tell you how many times I've watched, enjoyed and shared this video! Including NOW!!! Thanks Ted Saunders and see you I'm this year's DUST one again! =Ha)*(Ji= I'm Camp PolyParadise

[@TeddySaunders]

+DeRotography nYc Thanks brother! I'll be back this year as well. This time with no large media project (if I can help it). Looking forward to new explorations and connections. Perhaps I'll see ya there!

[@photoboyonsi]

We Are Camp PolyParadise under the Benevolent Dictatorship of Camp Daddy Scotto BoB SCOTTO I am his aid-de-camps, =Ha)*(Ji=} In The DUST! Please come by and sit for a few, DeRo

[@TeddySaunders]

+DeRotography nYc I'll definitely try!

[@SandtasticTravels]

I should have commented this years ago. This is one of my all time favorite videos. It makes me Happy whenever I am down 🙂 Thanks for creating this 🌞

[@ashleybrown013]

Watching this 8 years later...I still love it

[@bryanlee5195]

I've been waiting three years in the waiting room :( sorry for not rhyming.

[@sharksport01]

+Bryan Lee Today is your day!!!!

[@julianb4157]

+Bryan Lee And three years and ten years and more will you be. Unless you step out, and let yourself free.

[@matthewwalker3131]

+Julian Barton love it

[@TeddySaunders]

+Bryan Lee Stay busy my friend. Say yes to many things. You may fall into living your dream sooner than imagined.

[@PiaMogollonArt]

So many pretty people in this video, with good teeth and conventionally acceptable body shapes! Kinda hard to hear it from them. Still it is a nice video.

[@lhaegreenleaf5552]

Alicia-Pilar Mogollon so people with nice teeth and fit bodies can't have life struggles?

[@danielhinton13579]

This is saddening. 5 years ago, my parents gave my older brother this book as a graduation gift. I skimmed through it, thinking it was just a silly book. Now, about to graduate high school in 2 weeks, just watched this video. It hit me hard, that after Graduation, I will never see my HS friends ever again :,( ...Damn

[@fallenfanaticme]

Whenever I'm feeling down, I watch this video, or I read this book, and it always brings a smile to my face, and reminds me that nothing is done, my life has miles to go, and whatever is going on now, will resolve itself in one fashion or another

[@Martel4]

Burning man seems like quite the spectacle but it's mostly rich yuppies that go.

[@kitsune9726]

Quite the expert, aren't ya.

[@comrade-jellyfish-pizza]

Burning man sucks, tell your friends ;D

[@marianaherreria809]

Really THANK YOU for this video!

[@TheHipdeathgoddess]

I cry every damn time I watch this.

[@stldadel]

You guys are awesome!!! Thank you!

[@lagoonguy]

been watching and showing this to friends for years. FANTASTIC!!!!

[@ActualDav]

I’ve watched this over and over... it never fails to help me when I’m felling lost, confused, or slumped. I’m off to Great Places! Today is my day! My mountain is waiting, So I’m off on my way! ❤️❤️❤️

[@juliehedges999]

I love, love, love this. *Just* discovered it. Watched a dozen times. Yes. Inspiration. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@BairMendoza]

I cry my eyes out every time. THIS is the best description anyone could ever make about Burning Man. Kudos you :)