π¬ Join film director Set Hernandez for a film screening and discussion of his film "unseen" at CCNY in Harlem! The event is free and open to the public with ASL, C.A.R.T, Closed Captions, and Audio Description provided.
Set Hernandez's UNSEEN explores the intersections of immigration, disability, and mental health through the story of Pedro, an aspiring social worker. Most people dream of a better future. Pedro, an aspiring social worker, is no different. However, as a blind, undocumented immigrant, Pedro faces political restrictions to obtain his college degree, secure a job as a healthcare provider, and support his family. As he finally graduates, uncertainty looms over Pedro. What starts as a journey to provide mental health for his community ultimately transforms into Pedroβs path toward his own healing. Through experimental cinematography and sound, unseen reimagines a cinema accessible for blind/low-vision audiences, while exploring the intersections of immigration, disability, and mental health.
π Admission: Free and open to the public! RSVP on Eventbrite soon because the events tend to sell out.
ποΈ When: October 1st at 6 PM. π Light refreshments follow by film and talk.
π Where: Shepard Hall at City College, 259 Convent Avenue at 140th Street, Room 491 (4th Floor)
π Travel: The accessible route is the #6 train to 125th Street and then take the M101 bus to 140th Street. Other routes are the #1 train to 137th, and ABCD trains to 145th Street. There is street parking at 6 PM.
βΏ Accessibility: Shepard Hall is mobility device accessible (elevator to 4th, then wheelchair lift). There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the 3rd floor. There will be ASL and CART services provided for the talk. Also for those needing captions or audio descriptions in English or Spanish, please download the free App that will sync the film to your phone: all4access.com.
If you need other services, please get in touch with workshop@twn.org.
Presented by Third World Newsreel and the Documentary Forum at CCNY.