Smart Pipe(2014)

Smart Pipe is a documentary that explores an ambitious tech startup reimagining the humble toilet as a connected device. The company promises to transform household waste into valuable data and social engagement, capitalizing on the internet-of-things trend sweeping consumer technology. The film takes viewers inside the operation, examining both the innovation and the absurdity of monetizing intimate bodily functions. It's a sharp look at Silicon Valley's relentless drive to digitize every aspect of daily life, raising questions about privacy, necessity, and how far companies will go to create the next viral product. Smart Pipe captures the collision between technological ambition and practical reality in the startup world.