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201285 minGdocumentary

Welcome to the Machine

201285 minGdocumentary

Upon fathering triplets, filmmaker Avi Zev Weider examines how technology shapes human identity in an 85-minute exploration.

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Upon fathering triplets, filmmaker Avi Zev Weider examines how technology shapes human identity in an 85-minute exploration.

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Filmmaker Avi Zev Weider becomes a father of triplets and reflects on technology's role in human life. He investigates how technology affects communication and relationships. The documentary runs for 85 minutes and combines elements of nature and technology. It raises fundamental questions about human identity and existence. The film was released in 2012.

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