Assembly follows interdisciplinary artist Rashaad Newsome as he collaborates with a diverse ensemble of performers and a groundbreaking AI, transforming a historic military facility into a visionary utopia. The film uniquely features an AI character that transitions from a conceptual art piece into a pivotal figure, treated with the same depth and humanity as its human counterparts through vérité, action, and talking-head interviews. By employing the high craft often associated with genre fiction, Assembly blurs the boundaries between documentary and art, allowing the camera to shift from a passive observer to an active participant in the creative process. The result is a visually stunning exploration of collective artistry that challenges systemic oppression and unites a fractured community through a powerful narrative of hope and transformation.
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