Three patients undergo experimental brain treatments to regain lost abilities, including movement and vision, in a documentary about neurotechnology.
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Three patients undergo experimental brain treatments to regain lost abilities, including movement and vision, in a documentary about neurotechnology.
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Bill, a man paralyzed from a bicycle accident, undergoes experimental brain treatments in the United States. He regains movement in his arms and hands through an implant in his skull. Anne, another patient, manages her Parkinson's symptoms with technology. Stephen, who lost his sight due to a neurological condition, also seeks restoration. The film features neuroscientists David Eagleman and John Donoghue, along with entrepreneur Bryan Johnson. It premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival and received awards at the Oslo Film Festival and the Other Worlds Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet Bill, who regained movement after a bicycle accident.
- See Anne manage Parkinson's with innovative technology.
- Follow Stephen's journey to restore his eyesight.
Did You Know
- I Am Human debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2019.
- The film won Best Director at the Oslo Film Festival.
- It features interviews with neuroscientists like David Eagleman and John Donoghue.
- The documentary has been screened at Harvard University in 2021.
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Who directed the documentary I Am Human?
I Am Human was directed by Taryn Southern and Elena Gaby.
What medical conditions do the patients in I Am Human have?
The patients include Bill, who became quadriplegic, Anne, who has Parkinson's disease, and Stephen, who lost his eyesight.
What awards did I Am Human win?
I Am Human won the award for Best Director at the Oslo Film Festival and Best Feature at the Other Worlds Film Festival in Austin, Texas.
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