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Release, runtime and language
2018 · 49 mins · English
Directed by
Emma Westenberg, Lacey Duke
Starring
Tessa Thompson, Oliver Morton, Janelle Monáe, Jonah Lees, Logan Hunt, Jannica Olin

This film portrays the story of Jane 57821, a young woman living in a dystopian future where citizens are known as ‘computers.’ It explores themes of humanity and the impact of technology when minds and machines converge. The narrative examines life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness within a totalitarian society that prioritizes control and fear over freedom.

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