unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant
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Most people dream of a better future. Pedro, an aspiring social worker, is no different. But as a blind, undocumented immigrant, Pedro faces political restrictions to obtain his college degree, secure a job in his field, and support his family. As he finally graduates, uncertainty looms over Pedro. What starts as a journey to provide mental health care for his community ultimately transforms into Pedro’s path towards his own healing. Based on the award-winning film, “unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant“ is an immersive show that puts you inside Pedro’s life, while exploring immigration, disability, and new ways to experience a podcast.
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Behind-the-(un)Scene: Impact Deconstructed
Our film unapologetically prioritized blind and undocumented immigrant audiences – communities that are systemically pushed to the margins. As unseen’s impact campaign comes to a close after two…
Behind-the-(un)Scene: Understanding What Is Unseen
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Behind-the-(un)Scene: Flipping the Script on Audio Description
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Behind-the-(un)Scene: The Art of Access with Cheryl Green
We're highlighting the independent access artist Cheryl Green, who served as accessibility producer and wrote the audio description for our film and podcast. Through her interview with Thomas Reid on…
unseen: A Serenade for Your Spirit
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Chapter 4: Me, Authentically
At work, Pedro expertly teaches other blind individuals the skill sets they need to lead a life with vision loss (e.g. using a cane, reading in Braille). In spite of that, Pedro tells his boss that…
Chapter 3: The Things We Can’t Control
A few years after graduating with a bachelor’s degree, Pedro’s grandmother suddenly passes away. Although he eventually earns a Master’s in Social Work, Pedro wonders whether his sacrifices were all…
Chapter 2: Barely Getting Started
In 2017, the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. occurs in Las Vegas. As a social work student, Pedro becomes a frontline responder, specializing in Spanish-language mental health services for…
Chapter 1: Life as a Blind Immigrant
On a hot, summer day, Pedro takes the bus to his university. When a passenger notices the dog next to him, Pedro explains that he gets assistance from his guide dog because he is blind. As he arrives…
unseen: Podcast Trailer
We invite you into a new way of listening to podcasts. “unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant” is a new immersive show about Pedro. But instead of telling you why Pedro is so interesting, we’ll put you…
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unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant has published 10 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 29m.
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