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Coded Bias

6.920201h 26mMovieDocumentary

Exploring the fallout of MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini's startling discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces accurately, and her journey to push for the first-ever legislation in the U.S. to govern against bias in the algorithms that impact us all.

DirectorShalini Kantayya

WriterShalini Kantayya

ProducerShalini Kantayya

Where to watch

Hoopla

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Shalini Kantayya

Joy Buolamwini

Meredith Broussard

Silkie Carlo

Virginia Eubanks

Ravi Naik

Safiya Umoja Noble

Jim Jordan

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Coded Bias — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Coded Bias?

Coded Bias is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Coded Bias on Netflix?

No, Coded Bias is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Coded Bias on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Coded Bias isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Coded Bias for free?

Coded Bias is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.