THE KIND STRANGER

INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE A stranger on the internet whispers while running a hairbrush slowly through her hair, and viewers find themselves immersed in a sudden tingly serotonin boost. ASMR influencers are part of the cultural landscape, providing a unique source of care to others remotely.This documentary demystifies one of the stranger phenomena to capture our collective attention. – Bedatri Choudhury 

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with directors Sini Hormio and Anu Silfverberg.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.