Coded Bias
Exploring the fallout of MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini's startling discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces accurately, and her journey to push for the first-ever legislation in the U.S. to govern against bias in the algorithms that impact us all.
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Where can I watch Coded Bias in the United States?
Coded Bias is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Darkroom in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Coded Bias for free?
Coded Bias streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Darkroom. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Coded Bias?
Coded Bias scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Coded Bias?
Coded Bias stars Joy Buolamwini, Cathy O'Neil, Meredith Broussard, Silkie Carlo, and Virginia Eubanks. Shalini Kantayya is the director.
How long is Coded Bias?
Coded Bias runs 1h 26m (86 minutes).
When did Coded Bias come out?
Coded Bias was released on November 11, 2020.
Which studio made Coded Bias?
Coded Bias was produced by 7th Empire Media, Independent Lens, and ITVS in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China.
What languages is Coded Bias in?
Coded Bias is in Mandarin and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.