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Life 2.0

Life 2.0

Virtual World, New Reality

Genres

Documentary

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This feature-length documentary follows a group of people whose lives are dramatically transformed by a virtual world -- reshaping relationships, identities, and ultimately the very notion of reality.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

100 mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

22 January 2010

Country

United States of America

Cast

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