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Prism

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Filmmakers explore the premise that photographic technology is biased, as it was developed with lighter-skinned subjects in mind.

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Jourdain Searles IndieWire "Prism" doesn't provide us with easy answers, because it can't. This is something that we all must confront together, and that confrontation is on-going. Rated: B Oct 28, 2021 Full Review Lisa Kennedy New York Times Densely thoughtful, "Prism" has beautiful and poignant moments. Oct 7, 2021 Full Review Nora Lee Mandel Maven's Nest Questioning whether the camera can be trusted to see Black skin, three international directors explore technological vs. cultural biases, philosophical and practical ways. Rated: 7/10 Oct 24, 2021 Full Review Maria Garcia AwardsWatch Yameogo's section assumes a straightforward, journalistic stance, and features a delightful actor who interviews filmmakers and cinematographers. Rated: A Sep 26, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Rosine Mfetgo Mbakam

Director

An Van Dienderen

Director

Éléonore Yaméogo

Director

Sylvestre Amoussou

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David Fricker

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Tella Kpomahou

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Synopsis Filmmakers explore the premise that photographic technology is biased, as it was developed with lighter-skinned subjects in mind.
Director
Rosine Mfetgo Mbakam, An Van Dienderen, Éléonore Yaméogo
Producer
Natalie Gielen
Screenwriter
Rosine Mfetgo Mbakam, Éléonore Yaméogo, An Van Dienderen, Rosine Mfetgo Mbakam, Éléonore Yaméogo, An Van Dienderen
Distributor
Icarus Films
Production Co
Tândor Productions, Onezik
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 8, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 28, 2022
Runtime
1h 18m