South by Southwest is known for having its finger on the pulse of all things technology and business, and this year was no different. However, the bustling festival scene couldn’t escape the environment in which it exists - in a year of Amazon sex trafficking scandals, security breaches, Russian interference, Hollywood, Google and Uber harassment scandals, a serious look at the structure of certain industries had to be examined.
Michael and Caroline Running Wolf took the stage at South by Southwest to discuss their experiences as Native Americans, lessons from Standing Rock and the ways they use technology in their activism.
From Mar. 9 to Mar. 13, the Interactive Festival at South by Southwest will bring people together from across the world to discuss the latest developments in society.
From features on celebrities like Russell Brand to photojournalism in Afghanistan, SXSW showcased a diverse selection of documentaries and biopics. This spring, get the popcorn ready and bring on the encore presentations.