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The Institute

Is it a cult? Is it a game? Or is it a life-changing adventure...

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2013-10-11
1h 32m
English
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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.

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About The Institute

Is it a cult? Is it a game? Or is it a life-changing adventure...

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. Running 92 minutes.

The Institute Cast and Characters

The cast features Arye Bender (as Octavio Coleman Esq), Jeff Hull (as Creator), Gordon McLaughlin (as Drybones), and Daniel Shoup (as Kelvin Williams). Their performances are a major reason The Institute has built such a passionate audience.

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The main cast includes Arye Bender, Jeff Hull, Gordon McLaughlin, and Daniel Shoup.

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What is The Institute about?

The Institute is a Documentary English-language film. 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.

When was The Institute released?

The Institute was released on October 11, 2013. It has a runtime of 1h 32m.

Who stars in The Institute?

The Institute stars Arye Bender, Jeff Hull, Gordon McLaughlin and Daniel Shoup. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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