ASK THE SAND explores the visionary experiment known as Arcosanti, nestled in the heart of the Arizona desert. Founded by architect Paolo Soleri in the early 1970s, Arcosanti is a bold and ambitious attempt to create a sustainable urban community that reimagines the way we live, work, and interact with the environment.
The dream of visiting Arcosanti becomes a reality when the filmmaker decides to take his son, a budding architect, on a transformative journey. Accompanied by the soundtrack of Calexico, Naim Amor & John Convertino and Joachim Cooder, this heartfelt and thought-provoking documentary captures the essence of a unique architectural experiment, celebrating the dreams of one family and the enduring spirit of those who dare to build a better world.