The R Word
Synopsis
After a devastating nuclear war with AI almost wiped out humanity, an uneasy peace was achieved and the AI race (they prefer “Machine People”) are now a part of everyday life. Mary has convinced Adam, their new AI boyfriend, to meet Mary’s two dads. Steven seems enthusiastic about the new relationship, but his husband, Frank- a bitter veteran of the Machine Wars- still thinks machines can’t be trusted. It doesn’t take long for Frank’s prejudices and politically incorrect opinions to cause an argument, one which doesn't only offend his family but could also put them in danger.
The R Word (2022) is a 00:07:17 sci-fi short film by Michael Riley (Australia). After a devastating nuclear war with AI almost wiped out humanity, an uneasy peace was achieved and the AI race (they...
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Full credits
| Director | Michael Riley |
| Cast | Matthew French (Adam), Martin Grose (Frank), Sarah Huston (Mary), Danny Donaldson (Steven) |
| Screenplay | Michael Riley |
| Other | Jeff Tseng, Graham Young |
Technical
| Runtime | 8 min |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Colour | Color |
| Shooting format | Digital |
Identifiers & sources
| IMDb | tt28212586 |
| TMDB | 1188957 |
| FILMFREEWAY | TheRWord846 |
