#WHILEBLACK
#WhileBlack is an urgent documentary that centers on one of the most viral videos of our time: George Floyd’s murder, seen 1.4 billion times in 12 days, sparking protests in over 2,000 cities worldwide. With exclusive access to Darnella Frazier and others like Diamond Reynolds, who livestreamed Philando Castile’s killing, the film reveals how social platforms and corporations profit from viral Black trauma, while survivors endure lasting psychological and physical danger. #WhileBlack is a powerful meditation on modern witnessing, exposing the human cost of viral footage while asking urgent questions about race, technology, and accountability.
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"A fascinating foray deep into the realms of artificial intelligence, machine learning and biotechnology."
- National Post - Chris Knight
In the Press
"It’s been a while since I’ve been so engrossed in a documentary such as A.rtificial I.mmortality. Shin approaches the subject by intertwining the science with her personal interest in life, death, and immortality, which is refreshing compared to the traditional stoic science-guy voice."
- Film Threat - Alan Ng
In the Press
"A.rtificial I.mortality’ brings a heft of challenging, heady, and thought-provoking ideas to the table, and director Ann Shin (whose presence serves as its principal framing device) presents the film as a means to explore the veritable quandary of artificial intelligence and its role in possibly achieving immortality."
- Film Inquiry - Alexander Miller
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"Shin demonstrates an eclectic, inventive style. She applies artful animation to illustrate concepts, juxtaposes images artfully, and includes germane snippets from movies."
- Boston Globe - Peter Keough