What is Disconnected: Life in a Digital Reality?

We will be filming and editing a documentary showcasing two contrasting storylines, one of a social media binge and the other a detox, in Boulder, Colorado. We hope to share our film and the bigger story with teenagers, parents, and teachers across the nation.

Problem

We believe thus far the issue of social media has been seen through a qualitative lens, with copious graphs, data, and research backing the harms of these applications. However, there doesn’t exist a vibrant story coming from our generation, harnessing the emotional power of a digital reality to inspire change.

Solution

We will present our solution with two objectives in mind: one, to provide an opportunity for the youth to watch, experience, and connect with the tangible impact of living in a digital age, and two, to promote emotional well-being and mindfulness techniques to help ground our anxious generation.