The Human Face of Big Data (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, The Human Face of Big Data is a documentary film directed by Sandy Smolan, running about 56 minutes.

What it’s about. With the rapid emergence of digital devices, an unstoppable, invisible force is changing human lives in ways from the microscopic to the gargantuan: Big Data, a word that was barely used a few years ago but now governs the day for many of us from the moment we awaken to the extinguishing of the final late-evening light bulb. This massive gathering and analyzing of data in real time is allowing us to not only address some of humanity biggest challenges but is also helping create a new kind of planetary nervous system. Yet as Edward Snowden and the release of the Prism documents have shown, the accessibility of all these data comes at a steep price. The Human Face of Big Data captures the promise and peril of this extraordinary knowledge revolution.

Who’s in it. The Human Face of Big Data stars Joel McHale as Narrator, Lexie Butler as Herself, Lisa Coronado as Herself and Miles Dewar as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Human Face of Big Data has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Human Face of Big Data page.

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