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# Virtual Reality Documentaries
WITHIN's 'LOOK BUT WITH LOVE' Looks at Five Different Lives

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-06 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-but-with-love
References: [with.in](https://with.in/app/)

'LOOK BUT WITH LOVE' is the name of a new [virtual reality documentary series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-tv-series) directed by two-time Oscar winning documentarian Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy that can now be found on the WITHIN app.

The documentary series provides an [inside look at the lives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting) of fide different individuals in Pakistan who are actively working to make change in their communities. Episodes include A Story of Women, A Story of a Dance and A Story of a Doctor, which spotlights a doctor who has dedicated his life to providing free emergency care to children.

As a [VR documentary series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chop-reality), LOOK BUT WITH LOVE gives viewers the chance to place themselves within the stories, removing the barrier between screen and viewer that most other documentaries put up.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Immersive Documentaries:** Creating virtual reality documentaries that allow viewers to place themselves within the stories, providing a more immersive and impactful experience.
- **Humanitarian VR:** Using virtual reality technology to showcase the work of individuals dedicated to making positive change in their communities, fostering empathy and engagement.
- **VR Healthcare Experiences:** Developing virtual reality experiences that shed light on the work of healthcare professionals and the challenges they face, creating a deeper understanding of their efforts.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can explore the potential of virtual reality documentaries to revolutionize the way stories are told and experienced by viewers.
- **Non-profit and Humanitarian Organizations:** Non-profit organizations and humanitarian groups can leverage virtual reality as a tool to raise awareness about their causes and engage donors and supporters.
- **Healthcare:** Healthcare institutions and organizations can utilize virtual reality to educate and inform the public about healthcare practices, challenges, and the daily lives of healthcare professionals.

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