Becoming Cyborg

There is a growing number of people who are exploring new ways of extending their senses. They are known as cyborgs: people whose physical abilities are enhanced by inserting implants into their body. The film looks at the medical and ethical issues surrounding this movement. Below is a video embed of the full documentary, published on Scientific American.

A new documentary explores the strange new world of the contemporary cyborg movement, and the people that add electronics to their body to decorate themselves or give themselves extra "senses." By Cécile Borkhataria, Christine Low and Katya Berger

Shot by Cécile Borkhataria, Christine Low and Katya Berger

Edited by Cécile Borkhataria, Christine Low and Katya Berger

A 15 year old Hare Krishna devotee

Uploaded by Cecile Borkhataria on 2016-02-08.

Shot by Cécile Borkhataria

Edited by Cécile Borkhataria

With thanks to:

Hare Krishna Center (ISKCON)

305 Schermerhorn St

Gloria Suen - Gold Medal Winner of the 2014 USA Yoga Championship

Shot by Cécile Borkhataria and Nathan Bender

Edited by Cécile Borkhataria

With thanks to:

Bikram Yoga Grand Central

A Coney Island kinda winter

Coney Island is known for its thrilling rides, sandy beach and nightlife in the summer, but what's it like taking a walk down the boardwalk in the winter?

Coney Island is known for its thrilling rides, sandy beach and nightlife in the summer, but what's it like taking a walk down the boardwalk in the winter?

Shot by Cécile Borkhataria and Katya Berger

Edited by Cécile Borkhataria

Manhatanville Coffee - how do you make a latte?

Shot by Cécile Borkhataria and Jihye Lee

Edited by Cécile Borkhataria

With thanks to:

Manhatanville Coffee, Harlem, New York City, NY