Big Tech has claimed childhood
Everybody knows the stats. Depression. Anxiety. Self-harm. Loneliness. All at all-time highs for young people. However, what's lacking is the story behind it. How does a life spent on your phone actually change childhood?
Film Synopsis
The Experiment: Our subject's one-month journey redownloading his apps, we'll explore how a digital-based reality changes the way we see, interact, and live with the world.
The Detox: What is life like for teens taking a break from their online presence?
The Solution: How can we leverage safeguards, intentionality, and mindfulness to let our children be...well...children...
We want it back...
Why US?
We are a team of filmmakers, storytellers, and students who have grown up in the age of the internet. We’ve seen firsthand how social media has rewired our generation’s brains, and we believe it’s time to spark a deeper conversation.
This is our experience. It was our childhood. And now, it's our story to share with the world, and our duty to protect future generations.
Meet the Team
Disconnected brings together passionate creatives from University of Colorado, Columbia University, The Juilliard School, and beyond to create a film that puts our digital reality onscreen.
