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The Human Kind Institute’s inaugural initiative, HUMANKIND, is an experimental documentary that explores one of the most fundamental questions for any human being: ‘What does it mean to be human?’

This fascinating short film premiered in New York with a special screening to coincide with the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2022. Held in the city’s prestigious Museum of Modern Art, MOMA, the event was attended by diplomats, first ladies, film critics, media and other VIPs from around the world.

HUMAN KIND was the first film in a day of powerful films hosted by Human Kind Institute in partnership with Fashion4Development and held in conjunction with the United Nations Association Travelling Film Festival and A Shaded View of Fashion Film (ASVOFF). The Oscar winning documentary Navalny was also screened, followed by a panel which included film producer Odessa Rae and was moderated by CNN anchor and journalist Poppy Harlow.

HUMAN KIND combines cutting-edge computer graphics with thought-provoking interviews from some of the world’s leading progressive thinkers to provide insights into the supercomputer that is our human brain, shedding light on how it functions, and how to make the most of this powerful tool. Sensitive and well-researched, HUMANKIND touches on core issues such as how we perceive reality, the nature of our mind, and whether conscious AI is possible.

The premiere at MOMA was followed by a lively discussion led by HKI partner Evie Evangelou, founder and president of Fashion4Development, where guests had a chance to learn more about some of the innovative effects used in the film, such as the calming, inspiring 852 MHz frequency which resonates throughout the soundtrack.

Directed by Dana Boulos and narrated from an AI perspective, HUMAN KIND is a pioneering venture that encourages an ‘endless exploration of all the endless possibilities of conscious beings.’