The story of how handicams have evolved from a form of home entertainment into a powerful political weapon – becoming the eyes of the world when no one else is watching. From amateur footage of police beating Rodney King to Philippine villagers recording brutal suppression at the hands of sugar cane companies, handicams have been used to bring human rights abuses to public notice. Although focusing on their use as a tool for social justice, the film does not shy away from some of the more sinister consequences of their dramatic proliferation, such as snuff movies, right-wing hate groups spreading vicious propaganda and religious fundamentalists making recruitment videos for suicide bombers. A thought-provoking account of the uses and abuses of digital technology.

Peter Wintonick is a guest of the Festival.