The Number One Educational Resource for the Game Industry
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Overview:
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This session will be a deep dive into the design, development, and social impact of Bird, an interactive documentary about mass incarceration in the U.S. Bird was developed in collaboration with artist and activist Darrell Fair, who has served thirty years of a fifty year sentence in StatevilleCorrectional. Bird features hand-drawn artwork and recorded interviews of Darrell and his family, presented as "artifacts" (or memories) that players interact with. These artifacts pull players into the story of his arrest, coerced confession, his treatment in prison and its impact on his loved ones. Attendees will walk away with an inspirational look at the unique and moving development of Bird, practical advice on developing an experimental game design practice, and an understanding of the power that interactive storytelling has to make a lasting impact on players.
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