The Documentary Podcast

In the Studio: Danny Boyle

Nov 27, 2023
Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle returns to Manchester to direct a hip-hop dance show based on the Matrix franchise. The show explores human enslavement by algorithms and updates the concept of a dystopian future. The podcast discusses the collaboration between artistic leaders, testing of pyrotechnics, and the incorporation of Alan Turing's work in computer science and AI. It also highlights the challenges of leading a group of dancers, the power of street dance in creating unity, and the feelings of pride and joy after a successful performance.
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