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Coded Bias

November 11, 2020 1h 26m 6.9/10 (62 votes)

Originally released in 2020. Coded Bias is a documentary film. directed by Shalini Kantayya. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Joy Buolamwini, Cathy O'Neil, and Meredith Broussard

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 11, 2020 5 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
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User Rating 6.9/10 Good (62 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • 7th Empire Media
  • Independent Lens
  • ITVS
  • JustFilms / Ford Foundation
  • Chicken & Egg Films
  • Women Make Movies
  • The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Production Grant
  • Sundance Institute

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coded Bias about?

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...

Who directed Coded Bias?

Coded Bias was directed by Shalini Kantayya.

How long is Coded Bias?

Coded Bias has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Coded Bias released?

Coded Bias was released on November 11, 2020 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Coded Bias?

The main cast of Coded Bias includes Joy Buolamwini, Cathy O'Neil, Meredith Broussard, Silkie Carlo, Virginia Eubanks.