Coded Bias
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.
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Where is Coded Bias streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Hoopla | — |
About Coded Bias
Coded Bias is a 2020 English-language documentary film directed by Shalini Kantayya. The cast is led by Joy Buolamwini, Cathy O'Neil, Meredith Broussard. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom.
Coded Bias was produced by 7th Empire Media, Independent Lens, and ITVS and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on November 11, 2020, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Shalini Kantayya
- Writers
- Shalini Kantayya
- Release date
- November 11, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- 7th Empire Media, Independent Lens, ITVS
Coded Bias cast & crew
Coded Bias was directed by Shalini Kantayya and written by Shalini Kantayya.
The cast features Joy Buolamwini as Self, Cathy O'Neil as Self, Meredith Broussard as Self, Silkie Carlo as Self, Virginia Eubanks as Self, and Ravi Naik as Self.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Shalini Kantayya.
Is Coded Bias worth watching?
Coded Bias holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 63 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Coded Bias is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Coded Bias
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Cast of Coded Bias
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
Coded Bias — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Coded Bias in United States?
Coded Bias is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is Coded Bias on Kanopy?
Yes — Coded Bias is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Coded Bias in?
Coded Bias is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Coded Bias?
Coded Bias runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Coded Bias rated?
Coded Bias is rated 12. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
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