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202181 minPGdocumentary

Searchers

202181 minPGdocumentary

Over seventy-five encounters with New Yorkers reveal their experiences searching online for love in the city.

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Over seventy-five encounters with New Yorkers reveal their experiences searching online for love in the city.

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Pacho Velez

Pacho Velezdirector

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In New York City, lovers navigate online platforms to find their partners. Over 75 encounters reveal the diverse experiences of individuals seeking connection. The documentary presents a range of ages, genders, and sexual interests. Through these stories, it portrays modern relationships in a bustling urban environment. Searchers runs for 81 minutes and offers insight into the quest for love in the digital age.

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