Zozobra

As Santa Fe prepared to bid farewell to its gloom for the 100th time, a new documentary sought to capture one of the city’s most beloved traditions. Zozobra: 100 Years of Fire and Redemption, produced by Hutton Films, offers an intimate look at the history, artistry, and community spirit behind the annual burning of Old Man Gloom.

This hour-long program, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe and Santa Fe Downtown Kiwanis Foundation, features the Will Shuster's Zozobra™ de Santa Fe Documentary narrated by Gene Hackman and film highlights from the 76th Annual Burning of Will Shuster's Zozobra™ (September 7th, 2000). This documentary gives us the unique history behind one of America's most bizarre annual traditions and some insight into the eccentric artist who created it. "Will Shusters Zozobra" sold out its 2001 premiere at the Lensic Theater in Santa Fe with hundreds turned away. This documentary was also screened at the 2001 Santa Fe Film Festival.