The film features a drone pilot who views his strikes as part of a "Cops"-style reality show, reflecting the gamification of modern surveillance.
Directed by Alex Rivera , the film is set in a near-future Mexico where the border is closed, but labor is still exported digitally. Workers called "noders" use cybernetic implants to plug into a global network, remotely operating robots in the U.S. from factories in Tijuana. These high-tech sweatshops are known as because workers often collapse from exhaustion while connected. 🛠️ Why It’s Still Relevant
While it debuted nearly two decades ago, reviewers at the L.A. Times and Yahoo Entertainment note its themes have only grown more pressing:
A major plot point involves the privatization of water, a growing reality in many parts of the world. 🎬 Production & Reception Sleep Dealer (2008)