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The Institute (2013)

Movie ★ 6.1 92 min

Documentary

Thousands of participants in a San Francisco-based alternate reality game end up getting more than they bargained for. Told from the players’ perspectives, the film looks over the precipice at an emergent new art form where the real world and fictional narratives merge to create unforeseen and often unsettling consequences. Examining counter-culture, new religious movements and street art, this film takes the viewer on a journey into a secret underground world teeming just beneath the surface of everyday life.

Spencer McCall Director Jeff Hull Writer

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Released
October 11, 2013
Runtime
92 min
IMDb
tt2386327
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Cast

Arye Bender Octavio Coleman Esq Jeff Hull Creator Gordon McLaughlin Drybones Daniel Shoup Kelvin Williams

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Institute about?
Thousands of participants in a San Francisco-based alternate reality game end up getting more than they bargained for. Told from the players’ perspectives, the film looks over the precipice at an emergent new art form where the real world and fictional narratives merge to create unforeseen and often unsettling consequences. Examining counter-culture, new religious movements and street art, this film takes the viewer on a journey into a secret underground world teeming just beneath the surface of everyday life.
Who directed The Institute?
The Institute was directed by Spencer McCall.
Who stars in The Institute?
The Institute stars Arye Bender, Jeff Hull, Gordon McLaughlin, Daniel Shoup.
When was The Institute released?
The Institute is a 2013 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Institute?
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