In the Current Of Being
Cameron Kostopoulos / United States & France / VR, Haptic / 2025 / 18 min
A haptic VR experience chronicling the harrowing journey of a survivor of electroshock conversion therapy.
‘In the Current of Being’ tells the true story of Carolyn Mercer, who survived electroshock treatment as a child; a procedure that attempted to ‘correct’ her gender identity.
Through wearable haptic vests, sleeves, and gloves, participants physically connect to the rhythm of Carolyn’s heartbeat, the cadence of her breath, and the tremors of the procedures she endured. Her journey confronts the inhumanity of these practices and highlights the extraordinary strength it takes to live authentically.
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Narration
Carolyn Mercer
Director
Cameron Kostopoulos
Production
Katayoun Dibamehr and Avi Amar
Co-production
Amy Seidenwurm and Chip Giller
Art Direction
Nina Ćeklić
Composer
Prateek Rajagopal
Sound
Matt McCorkle
Visual Effects
Jed Laurance and Arthur Maugendre
Production Design
Taylor Woods
Impact Production
Matthew Hayden
