Coded Bias
2020 | 86m | English
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| Director: | Shalini Kantayya |
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| Writer: | Shalini Kantayya |
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| Exploring the fallout of MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini's startling discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces accurately, and her journey to push for the first-ever legislation in the U.S. to govern against bias in the algorithms that impact us all. | |
| Release Date: | Nov 11, 2020 |
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| Director: | Shalini Kantayya |
| Writer: | Shalini Kantayya |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | artificial intelligence (a.i.), silicon valley, civil rights, sexism, racism, sexual discrimination, racial discrimination, big brother, gafam, facial recognition, algorithm, mass surveillance |
| Production Companies | ITVS, Women Make Movies, Chicken & Egg Films, Independent Lens, Sundance Institute, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Production Grant, 7th Empire Media |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 07, 2026 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Joy Buolamwini | Self |
| Cathy O'Neil | Self |
| Meredith Broussard | Self |
| Silkie Carlo | Self |
| Virginia Eubanks | Self |
| Ravi Naik | Self |
| Safiya Umoja Noble | Self |
| Zeynep Tufekci | Self |
| Jim Jordan | Self |
| Name | Job |
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| Steve Acevedo | Cinematography |
| Alexandra Gilwit | Editor |
| Zachary Ludescher | Visual Effects Designer |
| Katya Mihailova | Music |
| Pablo Londero | Graphic Designer |
| Shalini Kantayya | Writer, Director |
| Name | Title |
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| Shalini Kantayya | Producer |
| Sabine Hoffman | Co-Producer |
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Coded Bias is a powerful documentary that explores the ethical flaws in AI systems, particularly facial recognition, and highlights the experiences of researchers like Joy Buolamwini in exposing algorithmic bias. The film presents real-world cases that reveal how marginalized groups are disproportio ... nately affected by AI errors, raising critical awareness among viewers. With a clear narrative, accessible explanations, and impactful stories like the infamous Tay bot incident, this film is a must-watch for Gen Z and tech users alike. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)