The 400 or so people who live on "The Mesa" -- a 15-square-mile area of New Mexico without water or electricity -- have moved there for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, the documentary about them, "Off the Grid: Life on the Mesa," starts by showing the most idiotic ones.

We meet a guy called Dreadie Jeff, so named because he has dreadlocks. He's wearing a T-shirt that says, "If you can read this, the b**** fell off!," which is a reference either to motorcycling or sex, or possibly both. He moved out here because it's the only place you can be FREE, man. The gubmint won't let you live your own life if you're in a city.

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Grade: B-

Not rated, probably R for abundant harsh profanity, some bathing nudity

1 hr., 10 min.