Still from Users. A young boy's face in an extreme close-up looks directly at the viewer.
Users
Still from Users
Film Complete

Directed by

Natalia Almada

Produced by

Josh Penn and Elizabeth Lodge Stepp

Users begins with a mother’s question–will my children love their perfect machines more than they love me, their imperfect mother? She pushes the button and a smart crib lulls her crying baby to sleep, flawlessly every time. This question guides her inquiry into the intimate relationship we have with technology that is increasingly driving all aspects of our society. We explore the unintended and often dehumanizing consequences of our society’s embedded belief that technological progress will lead to the betterment of humanity. Is technology an expression of our humanity or is technology destroying our humanity?

Users was supported through Natalia Almada’s 2018 Chicken & Egg Award.

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