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202381 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Parenting Technology Policy

Users

202381 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In Mexico, a mother reflects on how smart technology, including a high-tech crib, affects parenting and human connection.

Parenting Technology Policy

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In Mexico, a mother reflects on how smart technology, including a high-tech crib, affects parenting and human connection.

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Natalia Almada

Natalia Almadadirector

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A mother activates a smart-crib designed to comfort her crying baby. The 2023 documentary 'Users' follows her as she contemplates the role of technology in her family's life. She questions whether her children will prefer their flawless devices over her imperfect presence. Directed by Natalia Almada, the film examines how modern parenting intertwines with smart technology and its effects on human connection. It runs for 81 minutes and was produced in Mexico and the United States.

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