Ambrica Productions in association with Impact Partners presents

Death by Design

The Dirty Secret of our Digital Addiction

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What is the cost of our digital dependency?

Death by Design, a feature length documentary, explores this question and uncovers a global story of damaged lives, environmental destruction and devices that are designed to die.

The Film

You won’t look at your iPhone in quite the same way again after viewing Sue Williams’ thoughtful documentary

Moira Macdonald, The Seattle Times

Vital. Provocative in its focus on giant American corporations.

John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter

Both jaw-dropping and heartbreaking, Death by Design forces the viewer to reconsider their whole approach to technology

Hannah Clugston, Aesthetica Magazine

Everyone should see this film

Sydney Brownstone, The Stranger

Our devices change our lives and planet in more ways we can see.

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Demand transparency and safer, more sustainable products.

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Environmental Award Honorable Mention

Best Environmental documentary Best International documentary Honorable mentions

Honorable Mention

The Boston Globe Filmmakers Fund Award

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