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Films Tackle Tech vs. Tradition at EcoFest
28 Nov
Summary
- Filmmakers present stories of community impact.
- 'Humans in the Loop' explores AI's role for indigenous women.
- 'Panha' shows a boy's fight against a bullet train project.
The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival will feature two compelling films, 'Humans in the Loop' and 'Panha,' by filmmakers Kiran Rao and Dia Mirza. These selections delve into critical societal issues at the intersection of progress and environment.
'Panha' tells the story of a young boy's resilience as he confronts the challenges posed by a proposed bullet train project in his rural community. This narrative highlights the human cost of large-scale infrastructure development.
Complementing this, 'Humans in the Loop' sheds light on the significant, yet often overlooked, role of an Adivasi woman in the complex field of AI data labeling. The film emphasizes how technology impacts traditional communities. Together, these films offer a nuanced perspective on development's footprint.
