The Institute (2013)

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

The Institute (2013) poster

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.

Director: Spencer McCall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Spencer McCall
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

california, san francisco, california, jejune institute

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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.
How long is The Institute?
The Institute has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is The Institute?
The Institute is a Documentary film.