Over 50 million people play Massively Multiplayer Online games, with 50 percent of them reporting addiction to these immersive digital environments.
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Over 50 million people play Massively Multiplayer Online games, with 50 percent of them reporting addiction to these immersive digital environments.
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Heather Cowan plays EverQuest II in Florida. Her online relationship with Kevin Keel from Texas transitions to the physical world. The film follows their story, alongside that of Matt Ellsworth and Chris Mitchell in Indiana, who spend over 40 hours a week playing World of Warcraft. Dan Bustard struggles with addiction to the same game, which results in personal losses. The documentary features interviews with players and the founder of Online Gamers Anonymous in its 2008 exploration of lives shaped by MMORPGs.
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Why Watch
- Meet Heather Cowan, an EverQuest II player from Florida.
- Follow Kevin Keel's online relationship with Heather.
- Find out how Dan Bustard's gaming addiction affected his life.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at South by Southwest in 2008.
- Heather Cowan, a featured player, died on February 26, 2017.
- Second Skin was available for free on Hulu from August 7 to August 13, 2009.
- The film was released on DVD on August 25, 2009.
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Who directed the documentary Second Skin?
Second Skin was directed by Juan Carlos Piñeiro Escoriaza.
When was Second Skin released on DVD?
Second Skin was released on DVD on August 25, 2009.
What is the main focus of the documentary Second Skin?
Second Skin follows the lives of seven people involved in MMORPGs and examines how their lives are transformed by virtual worlds.
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