Sandra

by Kevin Moffett, Matthew Derby

Helen’s always dreamed of ditching her hometown, so when she lands a job at the company that makes Sandra, everyone's favorite A.I., she figures it’s the next-best thing. But working behind the curtain isn’t quite the escape from reality that Helen expected.

Directed by Sebastian Silva; written by Kevin Moffett and Matthew Derby; executive produced by Mimi O'Donnell; produced by April Lamb, Katie Pastore and Matthew Boll; associate produced by MR Daniel; sound design and editing by Ryan Billia; mixed by Matthew Boll; score by Daniel Brunelle; Special thanks to Mary-Kim Arnold, Eli Horowitz, Corinna Vallianatos and Alex Blumberg. Sandra is a production of Gimlet Media.

Genres: Fiction

Audio Podcast

First published April 18, 2018

Reviews

[Kelly Blanchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sandra is a sharp, unsettling, and darkly funny exploration of technology, ambition, and quiet disillusionment. At the center of the story is Helen, whose desire to escape her small-town life leads her into the inner workings of a company built around everyone’s favorite A.I. What begins as opportunity quickly becomes a mirror, reflecting the compromises and contradictions behind innovation and progress.

The tension between the polished public image of Sandra and the reality behind the curtain drives the narrative with precision. The story’s restraint, wit, and psychological insight create an atmosphere that lingers, offering a thoughtful commentary on work, identity, and the cost of chasing reinvention in a mediated world.”

[Piotr Karaś · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was quite interesting but it had too many commercials. However, it was worth listening to.