Machine Men

by Natasha Sullivan

“Machine Men is based in a dystopian, authoritarian Britain, in which the worth of human life is determined by an individual’s value to society. It follows Francis, a laboring middle-aged man, one that exists in the lower rungs of society, and his journey in becoming the catalyst for the Revolution. The title is inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s final speech from the Great Dictator; “You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are men! You have the love of humanity in your hearts!”’

Natasha Sullivan is a young woman from the East End of London who is studying Media and English at Goldsmiths University. Natasha finds inspiration for her work through authors such as George Orwell and Kurt Vonnegut, as well as activist songwriters Nina Si- mone, Bob Dylan, and Alfred Hayes. Natasha comes from a working-class background and considers herself socially conscious and politically driven, especially in terms of her work. After graduation, she aspires towards a creative, media-related career in which she can continue to freely express herself.