The Device That Turned Me Into a Cyborg Was Born the Same Year I Was

Mar 24, 2023

0h 4m

★ 0.0

Overview

Through visual metaphors and circumstantial installations, Chella Man explores his cyborg identity and personal relationship to the freedom and constraints cochlear implants created.

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Cast

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Chella Man

Chella (age 13)

Katie Man

Jon Man

Johnathan Man

Meg Man

Joyce Homs

Jacinda Damas

Sammy Kim

Darrick De La O

Melissa Heche

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