It is evident that some people do not realize that gender and race bias has occurred in this world for centuries. The mere fact that we now have proof coming to the forefront that technology is no stranger to alienating a unique demographic is intriguing to behold. The film, Coded Bias, premiered in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and opened the eyes of many who were blind to this unfathomable realm of technology.
Featured in the documentary is participant Joy Buolamwini, the researcher who is not afraid to use her voice and call out the discrepancies big tech possesses. She and other women, data scientists, and mathematicians are fighting to expose the threat of artificial intelligence bias to civil liberties and democracy. Just recently, in June 2020, IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft collaboratively agreed to pause the sale of facial recognition to police. This realization is huge.
View the official trailer below to learn more about the documentary and stay updated socially via the film’s website and social media handles. More release dates in various cities will be released soon.
SYNOPSIS
Coded Bias reveals the groundbreaking research of MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini, proving that facial recognition algorithms have the power to disseminate racial bias at scale. In June 2020, IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft said they would pause the sale of facial recognition to police. In a pivotal moment for racial equality, and a decisive moment for how big tech will yield power, Coded Bias is a trailblazing film for public understanding and engagement with the algorithms that impact us all.
Theatrical/Virtual Cinema Release Schedule
NEW YORK, NY – The Metrograph
Opening Wednesday, November 11
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Roxie
Opening Wednesday, November 18
LOS ANGELES, CA – Laemmle Theaters
Opening TBA Soon
CHICAGO, IL – Music Box Theatre
Opening Friday, November 20
BOSTON, MA – Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA
Opening TBA Soon
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & SOCIAL PAGES
https://www.codedbias.com
https://www.facebook.com/Coded-Bias-Movie
https://twitter.com/shalinikantayya
