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Immersive Showcase: Empire Soldiers (VR) - experiences of WW1 soldiers from the Caribbean and South Asia
Booking not necessary, but as we will be using 6 headsets at a time, you may have to wait.
2 VR experiences by MBD.
Empire Soldiers: A Caribbean Story is a VR Short-Film that pays tribute to the forgotten contribution of Caribbean Soldiers in World War One. Through VR and 360° video, hear the captivating stories of the battlefield as you are joined by a returning soldier and share the emotional experience of the return home. As the journey continues to the present day, focus turns to the changes of the last 100 years, and the impact of migration on the world today. Note: This film contains racially sensitive language.
Empire Soldiers: A South Asian Story, is a VR short-film that pays tribute to the forgotten contribution of South Asian Soldiers in World War One. Through VR and 360°, hear the captivating stories of the battlefield as you are joined by a returning soldier and share the emotional experience of the return home. As the journey continues to the present day, focus turns to the changes of the last 100 years, and the impact of migration on the world today.