I Am Human

Mar 3 2020 Not Rated 1h 30m
Documentary, Sci-Fi, Thriller

"I Am Human" tells the origin story of the world’s first “cyborgs” - three humans for whom the restorative potential of brain technology is no sci-fi daydream. As we follow their journeys with implantable brain interfaces, we’re forced to reconcile with the larger societal implications: will the same technologies that heal disease and dysfunction lead to super human abilities, telepathic communication, and cognitive enhancement?

Plot

Meet Bill, Anne, and Stephen - three of the world's first real-world "cyborgs." Bill, paralyzed in a biking accident, enrolls in a mysterious research study in hopes to regain movement, while Anne, an artist with Parkinson's, and Stephen, a witty blind retiree, reluctantly explore invasive procedures to regain independence. As the patients each grapple with the unique opportunities and risks of implanting chips in their brain, scientists face pressing technical and ethical quandaries: will the same technology that heals the sick lead to super human abilities, telepathic communication, and cognitive enhancement? From the research lab to the operating table, I AM HUMAN unpacks the emerging complexity, real world possibilities and vast implications of humanity's quiet new march down a new evolutionary path.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Elena Gaby, Taryn Southern

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Futurism Studios

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
202
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA