I HOPE THIS HELPS!

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From executive producers Matthew Modine and Adam Rackoff, I Hope This Helps! is a humorous, genre-bending hybrid documentary that invites viewers to ponder the evolving relationship between humanity and technology.

In the film, investigative journalist Daniel Freed enlists the help of Google’s AI chatbot, Bard, to collaborate on a documentary…about AI. Appearing in the blue, furry form it requested, Bard helps Freed explore the benefits and risks of this world-changing innovation. Bard offers Freed suggestions for constructing and funding his anti-AI army, including unconventional ideas such as baking and selling “We Will Not Be Replaced” cakes.

By turns satirical, silly, and deadly serious, this innovative take on AI’s place within the entertainment industry (and beyond) is as thought-provoking as it is timely.

Discussion with Director Daniel Freed, Executive Producer Matthew Modine, and Art Director Katherine St.Paul Hill, moderated by David Phillips (The Contending). 

Closed Captions are available for this screening and assistive devices are available upon request. The on stage presentations will include ASL interpretation. For more information or to request an accommodation, visit VAFF Accessibility.

Date

Sat, Nov 2, 2024

Time

12:30 PM

Location

Violet Crown 3

Film Info

Director: Daniel Freed

Runtime: 51 min.

Genre: Documentaries

Year: 2023

Country: USA

Language: English

Speakers

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Daniel Freed is a nonfiction media producer with works aired by CNBC, PBS, and Current TV. His work has been featured in The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, among others.

Matthew Modine is a Golden Globe-winning actor, director, and producer known for his iconic portrayals in Full Metal Jacket and Stranger Things.

 

Photo credit: Noël Sutherland

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Katherine is the Co-creative Director and lead artist at the Krewe of Red Beans’ museum Beanlandia in New Orleans.

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