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Review: A Fascinating Look At The Ethics Surrounding Human Genome Modification

May 6, 2022 by Cody Sheehy

THE PLAYLIST – May 4, 2022 – “’Make People Better’ Review: A Fascinating Look At The Ethics Surrounding Human Genome Modification [Hot Docs]” by Christian Gallichio

‘Make People Better’ Review: A Fascinating Look At The Ethics Surrounding Human Genome Modification [Hot Docs]

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REALSCREEN – May 5, 2022 – “Hot Docs ’22: “Make People Better” explores gene editing and ethics of ‘designer babies’” by Justin Anderson

https://realscreen.com/2022/05/05/hot-docs-22-make-people-better-explores-gene-editing-and-ethics-of-designer-babies/

Gleaming skyscrapers reflect the neon lights of a bustling metropolis. A rogue genetic scientist is said to be performing unethical and possibly illegal experiments on human subjects. Shadowy figures who might work for a powerful government — or an even more powerful corporation — close in on their prey hiding in an anonymous hotel. It sounds like the stuff of a globe-trotting cyberpunk thriller, but it’s actually the new documentary Make People Better, from filmmaker Cody Sheehy.

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IMDB – May 4, 2022 – “’Make People Better’ Review: A Fascinating Look At The Ethics Surrounding Human Genome Modification [Hot Docs]” by Christian Gallichio

https://www.imdb.com/news/ni63617252

*Pick up from The Playlist

Exploring the contentious debate surrounding germline editing within human embryos, Cody Sheehy’s documentary “Make People Better” is, like its subject, a complicated dive into the practicalities and ethics of genetic modification. Using the story of Dr. He Jiankui, a Chinese scientist who created the first genetically edited babies — Lulu and Nana — in late 2018, as a guiding framework, Sheehy’s film is perhaps too wonky in its delivery, but its subject matter nevertheless makes for a fascinating dive into the ethical quandaries around human genetic modification, even if it is a bit one-sided in the end.

Filed Under: Happenings, Press

A “must see” film at HotDocs

April 28, 2022 by Cody Sheehy

Industry Buzz is building for the Make People Better documentary. See what they are saying.

THE TORONTO STAR – April 25, 2022 – “12 films that are good bets at Hot Docs 2022” by Peter Howell

Imagine if you could tinker with human embryos so that babies could be born with superstrong bones or muscles that needed less exercise to grow. Such speculative science came closer to reality in 2018, when Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui announced he’d created the world’s first gene-edited babies, twin girls known only as Lulu and Nana. But what is applauded as progress in science fiction was greeted in real life with considerable alarm expressed by medical ethicists, who fretted about “rogue” research, and by Chinese government officials, who wanted the story controlled and ultimately hushed. Cody Sheehy’s pulse-raising doc explores the many sides of this hot-button issue, with testimonials from medical experts and also the crusading journalist who broke the story. Sheehy also gains access to previously unseen interviews with Dr. He, a man who claims he only wanted to do what title says: make people better.

https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/opinion/2022/04/25/12-films-that-are-good-bets-at-hot-docs-2022.html

REAL SCREEN – March 22, 2022 – Hot Docs ’22: 11 films added to Special Presentations slate By Andrew Jeffrey

Make People Better, a documentary from filmmaker Cody Sheehy, will now make its world premiere at this year’s Hot Docs. The doc covers the investigation into a rogue Chinese biophysicist’s disappearance after developing the first designer babies.

https://realscreen.com/2022/03/22/hot-docs-22-11-films-added-to-special-presentations-slate/

MOVIE PIE – April 19, 2022 – “Hot Docs 2022: #1: 10 Films We’re Psyched to see!” by Vickie Reichardt

Make People Better

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love docs that make me feel like I get a teeny bit smarter just for having watched. And I’m hoping this thriller about genome-edited embryos proves to be a fascinating and informative successor to one of my brain-food faves from Hot Docs 2019: Human Nature.

https://moviepie.com/hot-docs-2022-1-10-films-were-psyched-to-see/

Filed Under: Happenings, Press

Offcial Selection of HotDocs International Film Festival

April 9, 2022 by Cody Sheehy

Our team is excited to learn that Make People Better is an official selection of the HotDocs International Film Festival. We are are packing our bags and getting ready to premiere in Toronto on April 30th! More about HotDocs https://hotdocs.ca/whats-on/hot-docs-festival

Filed Under: Events, Happenings, Uncategorized

Mark Monroe, award winning writer, joins “The Human Game.”

March 13, 2021 by Cody Sheehy

The celebrated writer behind many of the best documentaries in the last ten years, has joined the creative team behind “The Human Game” documentary. His academy award winning credits “The Cove” and “Icarus.”  

The Camera and the Pen

Filed Under: Happenings

Conversation with Zen Masters

April 11, 2019 by Kim Daly

Discussing how the ethics, beliefs and ancient wisdom of Buddhism can shape modern biotech sparked many ideas. We sat down with Zen Masters from Sonoma Mountain Zen Center to have a conversation with the founders of Wired magazine and a professor of theology. Jakusho Kwong-roshi and his son Nyoze(如是) Demian Kwong joined Jane Metcalfe and Louis Rossetto with Gaymon Bennett, a Professor of Religion, Science, and Technology at Arizona State University. Together they discussed the fascinating ways that technology and beliefs converge.

Speaking about the history of tech and the “cult” in culture, Gaymon asked: How does one innovate while also working on the shadow?

The shadow doesn’t have to be part of the dark side. It can be part of the light. They go together. Without the shadow, you can’t have the light.

Jakusho Kwong-roshi

It was an enlightening experience for all that will shape the conversation of the genomic revolution we are documenting in our film, The Human Game. Watch a behind-the-scenes moment while we filmed this exchange of insight, wisdom and ideas from respected thought leaders.

Filed Under: Happenings, Uncategorized

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