We connected with Kevin Kunze, director of the documentary film, “Reconnect”. The film is about cell phone radiation, a major public health threat.
At ATA on July 28. The director will be available for Q&A after the screening.
What motivated you to make this film?
I became motivated to make this film when I started to hear from brain tumor patients about their experiences and how many of them and their family strongly believe their cancer was caused from long-term cell phone use.
What was the biggest challenge during production?
The lack of funds and realizing the pervasiveness of cell phones within our media — both newspapers and major film studios. In fact, we are still trying to fundraise in order to complete the film and create an interactive website.
What did you learn making the film?
Well I learned there’s enough cause to pause. Whenever I make a film I’m trying to answer a question for myself and the filmmaking is a way of understanding more. After interviewing over 50 experts, I’m convinced that cell phone radiation has long-term health effects on the body such as an increased risk for brain cancer and sperm reduction and damage.
I’ve also learned to always follow my instinct and that sometimes it’s an advantage to have only one person behind the camera instead of an entire crew. For instance, when interviewing Steve Wozniak, I don’t think he would have been so candid with his answers if I had a ton of people and equipment. (more…)