Submarine ChannelEternal youth! War-mongering wizards! Sexual potency at the click of a mouse! We’re talking about virtual worlds. You know, Second Life, World of Warcraft, Sally’s Spa? Over 70 million people now spend time in a virtual world each and every day. 70 million! would rather hang out with avatars in a darkened room, than with you. This calls for a documentary! Submarine just dropped Another Perfect World, which looks into the changing nature of social relationships, the possibilities and parameters of the booming virtual economy, and the blurring boundaries between real and virtual life (as per the pixellated predictions of Lawnmower Man, circa 1992). What do these seemingly irresistible new utopias mean for humanity at large? Fascinating key characters like plumber-turned-virtual-erotica-entrepreneur Kevin Alderman (a.k.a Stroker Serpentine), and the clever variegation of real and animated footage, make this film a visually spectacular must-see. A 30-minute preview is now HD-watchable on Youtube. For feature-length broadcast and DVD details, please check the site.
