A cinematic exploration of the world of automated vehicles — from their technical history to the personal narratives of those affected by them to the many unanswered questions about how this technology will affect modern society. This documentary features interviews with industry pioneers and scenes with cutting-edge “AVs” in action around the world.
Direction
Horwitz balances wonky engineering with human stakes beautifully.
Writing
Gladwell's narration makes complex ethics surprisingly snackable.
Director
Alex Horwitz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ray Magliozzi's appearance marks a rare serious turn from the Car Talk comedian, filmed shortly before his death in 2020.
Released before Tesla's Full Self-Driving beta went wide, the doc's cautious optimism now reads almost quaint.
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