I've seen a near final cut of these film and I'm proud to have helped this project along as a consultant. Many of the other documentaries about online relationships have focused on how "weird" and perilous this path is. In contrast, I think this film portrays a more balanced and nuanced view of the opportunities, risks, disadvantages and advantages of connecting with someone online.
In particular, I'm pleased with the Second Life relationship that is featured among the five stories. The virtual / real relationship is interesting, surprising and touching, whether or not you've ever been in a virtual world or even know what an avatar is.
All of the stories are great, and as a whole piece "When Strangers Click" tells a compelling tale of how technology creates new kinds of connections between people. Highly recommended.
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Fantastic news, yes somehow we connect online. And we connect with who a person is inside, not just the way they look because what we have are those sentient feelings and connections first. They grow over time and we must explore them, providing a freedom of heart many of never knew before.
As the originator of The Dating Casino, http://www.thedatingcasino.com/ which is a lighthearted (“Frothy”) look at what makes for good connections I am in anticipation of this film.
We might even have a Valentines edition of the show to celebrate.
that sounds good. Connecting will be fun.I agree with PookyAmsterdam…A valentines edition of the show will be a good idea.
I’m a Twentysomething. Many of my guy friends are about the same age and single. For a few of them, their lack of a significant other is absolutely unbearable — and not just on Valentine’s Day.
The Interview with Director Robert Kenner and Bara Jonson from “When Strangers Click” is now UP! here http://treet.tv/content/clips/tlpb-06feb11
and on YouTube Here http://www.youtube.com/user/brthauer?feature=mhum