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Cameras, weapons, algorithms, policing, surveillance—some of these inched their way into our lives, while others barged in and became so ubiquitous until it seems they have always been here. Theo Anthony (Rat Film) explores the social and historical developments that tie these concepts together. He starts with the invention of the camera in the 19th century and winds his way through occupation, oppression, and colonialism—and the technologies created to justify them. He ends up examining some of the newer inventions, like the body camera and the taser (both developed by Axon) and showing how innovation seemingly meant to protect us effectively erodes our civil rights. Seeded throughout his journey are reminders that no representation is truly objective—whether rendered by a computer, captured on camera, or seen with our own eyes. We always (always!) have a blind spot.
Previous Festivals: Sundance, Sheffield Doc/, CPH:DOX, True/False, New Directors/New Films
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