The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

When Mats Steen, a young Norwegian man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, dies at age 25, his parents grieve what they believe was a lonely, isolated life — until an outpouring of messages arrives from friends around the world who knew him as Ibelin, a beloved character in World of Warcraft. Through interviews, blog excerpts, and immersive in-game animations, the film reveals the rich and deeply connected life Mats built in the online world.

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