We use cookies to make your experience of our websites better. By using and further navigating this website you accept this. Detailed information about the use of cookies on this website is available by clicking on more information. If you reject, you will be taken back to the site you came from.
OUR ORIGINAL SERIES
Latest stories of our network
Five of the most insightful COVID-19 documentaries
Videos we like: Documentaries on how COVID-19 changed our world
How much will our lives change after COVID-19? We look at five of the most powerful documentaries made during the pandemic.
How did filmmakers see COVID-19?
The global community meets an invisible enemy, and must race against the clock to save humanity – COVID-19 is a compelling story. How was it seen by filmmakers around the world? These five must-see documentaries from creatives worldwide exploring different sides of the pandemic.
76 Days (above)
Directed by Hao Wu and Weixi Chen
China
What was Wuhan like in the pandemic's early days? Wonder no more. This acclaimed documentary is a poignant snapshot of struggle and resilience in the battle to survive the coronavirus.
hacker:HUNTER Ha(ck)c1ne
Directed by Didi Mae Hand
UK/Switzerland
The pandemic stretched hospital resources more than ever. Among the first to take advantage of the struggle was a wave of deadly hackers. Follow as the healthcare system fights the virus on two fronts.
Part of a series commissioned by Tomorrow Unlocked.
Coronation
Coronation from Ai Weiwei Films on Vimeo.
Directed by Ai WeiWei
China
Each country responded differently to the outbreak. China's was one of military and extreme efficiency. But what impact did that response have on their people? Behind the scenes of China's battle against a silent killer, directed by acclaimed artist Ai WeiWei.
Eight countries, one global pandemic
Directed by Great Big Story
USA
This heartwarming documentary follows eight households from across the globe every day through the pandemic, to see how different families coped with lockdown.
The Curve
THE CURVE | Full Movie | COVID-19 Documentary Thriller from Oscar®-Nominee Adam Benzine from Jet Black Iris on Vimeo.
Directed by Adam Benzine
USA
The Trump administration's response to COVID-19 receives an insightful, highly emotional look from Academy Award-nominated director Adam Benzine.
It wasn't just professionals capturing the pandemic through a lens. During lockdown, we asked creatives worldwide to capture one hour from their pandemic experience. Watch the playlist we made from these moments – TWELVE.
What have we missed? Share your pick of COVID-19 documentaries with us on Facebook and Twitter, or let us know which of these you found most insightful.
- Tomorrow Unlocked > Are you ready for AI love this Valentine's Day? ›
- Tomorrow Unlocked > hacker:HUNTER Ha(ck)c1ne ›
- Tomorrow Unlocked > One-minute reflections on COVID-19 ... ›
- How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected cybersecurity | Kaspersky ... ›
- Tomorrow Unlocked > Best sci-fi movies that didn’t make The Oscars 2021 ›
The real reason behind our AI skepticism
Our video picks: Sci-fi's role in the future of AI, courtesy of Big Think
Did Will Smith in I, Robot do such a convincing job that we can't bear the thought of AI friends? Sci-fi author Ken MacLeod on the real reason for our AI skepticism, and how it could do us a favor.
Has science fiction changed the way we look at AI?
If sci-fi films like Frankenstein or i-Robot are anything to go by, you'd be forgiven for being skeptical about the future of AI. Both feature creations of technology that eventually rebel. Cult movies aside, AI could improve lives, from autonomous healthcare to robotic relationships. But how do we make it safe?
AI and the future of robotics
The 'rebellious robot' narrative has been around in film and TV for decades, says sci-fi author Ken MacLeod. As AI and robotics have advanced and evolved, so too have our fears. Speaking for Big Think, MacLeod dissects our subconscious AI skepticisms, how they might help us build safer robots and what to keep in mind as technology evolves.
- Tomorrow Unlocked > Entrepreneurs predict how AI will change the ... ›
- Social Robots: Friends or Foes? ›
- Tomorrow Unlocked > Making robots understand their surroundings ›
- Tomorrow Unlocked > Five best on-demand sci-fi TV shows predicting tech futures ›
What do we do when AI becomes too powerful?
Our video picks: Freethink shows why it's crucial to govern AI
As AI amplifies everything humans have achieved, taking us further into the unknown, one question hangs in the balance.
How do we govern AI?
Since the dawn of time, human intelligence has led to crazy, cool and useful achievements. Now, as AI begins to play a critical role in our lives, Freethink is talking about why governance matters in the AI age.
Why is AI such a risk?
AI will bring immense benefits, from autonomous vehicles to robotic surgeons, but as with any groundbreaking tech, there are risks. In the wrong hands, AI could have fatal consequences. What if self-driving cars were hacked? Or if cybercriminals set off autonomous weapons? In this video, Freethink explores how we could use AI regulations to let this groundbreaking technology evolve safely.
If you like this, you'll enjoy Coded: A Freethink and Tomorrow Unlocked collaboration following pioneering hackers, from farmers to state-backed crypto geniuses. Watch Coded season three.- Tomorrow Unlocked > Why do these tech leaders think AI won't steal ... ›
- Tomorrow Unlocked > Imagine Beyond ›
- Tomorrow Unlocked > Art – A Human Discipline? ›