The story of a young woman named Jane 57821, who is living in a totalitarian near-future society where citizens are referred to as 'computers.' 'Dirty Computer' explores humanity and what truly happens to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness when mind and machines merge, and when the government chooses fear over freedom.
Direction
Five directors, one cohesive vision of queer Black futurism.
Cinematography
Neon-soaked frames that weaponize beauty against oppression.
Acting
Monáe and Thompson's chemistry could power a resistance.
Director
Emma Westenberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released in 2018, this directly responded to Trump's America while building on Monáe's Cindi Mayweather android mythology from her first three albums.
The 'PYNK' sequence with Thompson was so intimate that Monáe confirmed their characters' relationship as canon, making this one of the most visible Black queer love stories in sci-fi.
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