Robot Stories


1h 25m 2002

Brief Synopsis

A collection of four stories that explore the complexities of human emotions in the face of a technologically evolving world. In "The Robot Fixer," a mother becomes obsessed with her estranged son's box of playthings after he is injured in a car accident. In "My Robot Baby," a young yuppie couple mu

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Anthology
Drama
Release Date
2002
Distribution Company
PAK FILM INC./SHOTWELL; Kino Video
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

A collection of four stories that explore the complexities of human emotions in the face of a technologically evolving world. In "The Robot Fixer," a mother becomes obsessed with her estranged son's box of playthings after he is injured in a car accident. In "My Robot Baby," a young yuppie couple must take care of a robot baby before they are approved to adopt a child. In "Clay," technology has enabled people to upload their memories into a computer prior to death so their consciousness lives forever. And in "Machine Love," an android named Archie finds himself unable to cope in his dysfunctional office setting, yet discovers that he has needs as well.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Anthology
Drama
Release Date
2002
Distribution Company
PAK FILM INC./SHOTWELL; Kino Video
Location
New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of Best Screenplay at the 2002 Hamptons International Film Festival.

Released in United States 2003

Released in United States January 2003

Released in United States March 12, 2004

Released in United States October 2002

Released in United States on Video February 8, 2005

Released in United States September 2003

Released in United States Winter February 13, 2004

Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival October 16-20, 2002.

Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (in competition) January 18-25, 2003.

Shown at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (American Perspective) February 28-March 9, 2003.

Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival September 17-21, 2003.

Released in United States 2003 (Shown at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (American Perspective) February 28-March 9, 2003.)

Released in United States January 2003 (Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (in competition) January 18-25, 2003.)

Released in United States on Video February 8, 2005

Released in United States Winter February 13, 2004

Released in United States March 12, 2004 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States September 2003 (Shown at Urbanworld Film Festival September 17-21, 2003.)

Released in United States October 2002 (Shown at Hamptons International Film Festival October 16-20, 2002.)