World Premiere
The Innocence of Unknowing
Official Selection - Immersive
| United States | 40 MINUTES | EnglishDocumentary, LGBTQIA+, Politics, Art, Technology, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, AI-Generated Content
The Innocence of Unknowing is an AI archival project, four-channel essay film, and live performance examining news media coverage of mass shootings in the U.S. since the 1960s. By studying footage of retreat over time, the work investigates the impact of public violence on contemporary culture, using AI as a collaborator. By Ryat Yezbick and Milo Talwani.
This project is included in the Tribeca Immersive 2025: In Search of Us exhibition alongside 10 other works. Ticket includes all Tribeca Immersive projects located at WSA. Click here for full program and details.
Cast & Credits
Screenwriter
Milo Talwani, Ryat Yezbick, AI Humanities Scholar
Project Creator
Ryat Yezbick, Milo Talwani
Director
Ryat Yezbick, Milo Talwani
Producer
Elena Rosa, Maggie Lacorte
Editor
Ryat Yezbick, Milo Talwani, Cary Cronenwett, Linda Franke
Composer
James Rushford, Milo Talwani
Technical Director
Milo Talwani
Original Concept and Archive
Ryat Yezbick
Cast
Milo Talwani, Ryat Yezbick