Empathy, Inc.
“Walk a mile in someone else.”
Synopsis
Desperate to get back on top, venture capitalist Joel meets Nicolaus and Lester, entrepreneurs seeking investors for Empathy, Inc., a virtual reality startup offering realistic and moving experiences for users by placing them in the lives of the less fortunate. Joel gets the startup its funds but soon discovers the tech's creators have a far more insidious agenda.
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EMPATHY, INC. (2018) Exclusive Official Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinepocalypse
Festival / Special Debut
September 6, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 11, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yedidya Gorsetman
- Screenplay & Story
- Yedidya Gorsetman, Mark Leidner
- Original Title
- Empathy, Inc.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Rigel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yedidya Gorsetman
Yedidya Gorsetman, Mark Leidner
Josh Goldbloom, Josh Itzkowitz
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Yedidya Gorsetman
Director
Yedidya Gorsetman
Writer
Mark Leidner
Writer
Josh Itzkowitz
Producer
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What is Empathy, Inc. about?
Desperate to get back on top, venture capitalist Joel meets Nicolaus and Lester, entrepreneurs seeking investors for Empathy, Inc., a virtual reality startup offering realistic and moving experiences for users by placing them in the lives of the less fortunate. Joel gets the startup its funds but soon discovers the tech's creators have a far more insidious agenda.
Who directed Empathy, Inc.?
Empathy, Inc. was directed by Yedidya Gorsetman.
Who stars in Empathy, Inc.?
The principal cast of Empathy, Inc. includes Zack Robidas, Kathy Searle, Jay Klaitz, Eric Berryman, AJ Sedeno.
When was Empathy, Inc. released and how long is it?
Empathy, Inc. was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.