An interesting film spotlighting the lives of MMO players will make its debut today at the Boston International Film Festival. The documentary, titled Second Skin, takes a critical look at the reasons why people play these games, the sorts of social connections that develop from play and highlights some personal storys from its subjects to show just how pervasive MMO games are becoming. The film also addresses the subject of game addiction thanks to the experiences of one of its participants.

Here is the trailer thanks to the YouTube.

More information on the film and an interview with its creators can be found on the Boston Herald’s webpage here as well. Unfortunately this small piece does not really review the film so much as promote MMO players as potential addicts. They completely ignore the positive parts of the film to focus on Dan, a recovering MMO addict.. a very disappointing approach from what is becoming a rote tactic by the mainstream media.

GamePolitics as always has an excellent opinion piece on the article as well.

Those interested in attending the Boston screenings can see the film twice:
Thursday, April 24th @ 9:30pm and Friday, April 25th @ 6:45pm

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