selfless
selfless
Director: Kim Laureen Run time: 90 minutes Pre-book: 11/10/2020| Street: 12/7/2020 | SRP: $24.95 | CAT#: PRDVD4808 | UPC: 672975284237
Genres: Documentary, Youth, Technology
Synopsis: Loneliness in the Social Media Age Walk into any classroom today whether it be one of privilege or high risk and you will hear a repeated message of loneliness in the social media age. So ‘where are we leading the next generation?’ And ‘what are we reaching for?’ |
Long Synopsis:
Everywhere you go heads are down with faces not engaged in one another which brings forth the question, ‘Where are we leading
the next generation?’
Anxiety and narcissism are at the height of their existence, while Gen Z has never known life without iPhone in hand, internet,
and social networks. The experiment with technology is happening right now and most of us - especially teens - do not even
know they are in it.
The feature documentary, selfless, opens conversation to the ever growing epidemic with selfies, social media and technology and
how it is affecting us body, mind, and soul. This story pushes away doom and gloom offering a bright, beautiful film filled with
messages of hope as we navigate this challenging time we live in.
Everywhere you go heads are down with faces not engaged in one another which brings forth the question, ‘Where are we leading
the next generation?’
Anxiety and narcissism are at the height of their existence, while Gen Z has never known life without iPhone in hand, internet,
and social networks. The experiment with technology is happening right now and most of us - especially teens - do not even
know they are in it.
The feature documentary, selfless, opens conversation to the ever growing epidemic with selfies, social media and technology and
how it is affecting us body, mind, and soul. This story pushes away doom and gloom offering a bright, beautiful film filled with
messages of hope as we navigate this challenging time we live in.
Select Press:
"selfless is a masterpiece"
- DOC Canada
- DOC Canada
“selfless is beautiful, interesting and unique.”
- Andy Peterson, Aspiration Entertainment
- Andy Peterson, Aspiration Entertainment
"the ultimate must-see documentary for the younger generation today"
- Female Eye Film Festival
- Female Eye Film Festival
“May selfless continue this discovery of inspirational and non self-absorbed youth like Kuki, Ryan, Kiera, Josh & Patricia.”
- Greg Rhem, HBO Documentaries
- Greg Rhem, HBO Documentaries
“You’ve touched upon a very poignant and beautiful message, the unique characters you profile only prove our need for further connection.”
- Rory Thost, Participant Media
- Rory Thost, Participant Media