The 2025 Oscar nominations highlight two films from The New Yorker: 'Incident', a documentary short about a Chicago police shooting, and 'I’m Not a Robot', a dark comedy exploring humanity vs. technology. Directed by Bill Morrison, 'Incident' is an examination of police accountability through surveillance footage. In contrast, 'I’m Not a Robot', directed by Victoria Warmerdam, combines humor and existential questions about identity. Both films encapsulate important societal themes, showcasing the creative storytelling prowess of their respective directors and potentially marking a historic win for The New Yorker at the Oscars.
"My hope is that viewers will take away a more informed view of how police surveillance footage can be used, withheld, and mischaracterized to exonerate officers."
Warmerdam stated that 'I'm Not a Robot' is meant to entertain, but it raises significant questions about human identity and perception.
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