Origin of the Species

Is a new era dawning for robotics?

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Documentary

Overview

Origin of the Species is an experimental documentary that explores the current climate of android development with a focus on human/machine relations, gender and the ethical implications of this research. The film provides an insider look into cutting edge laboratories in Japan and the USA where scientists attempt to make robots move, speak and look human. These scientists and their discoveries are contextualized with cinematic and pop culture references, to underline the mythic, comic and uncanny aspects of our aspiration to create machines that are eerily similar to ourselves.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: November 11, 2020
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Childworks
Director: Abigail Child
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt15002770