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 as a health care 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 Pedro’s path towards 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.
- Year2023
- Runtime88 minutes
- LanguageSpanish, English
- CountryUnited States
- NotePOV
- DirectorSet Hernandez
- ScreenwriterSet Hernandez, Daniel Chávez-Ontiveros, Pedro
- ProducerSet Hernandez, Day Al-Mohamed, Félix Endara
- Executive ProducerDiane Quon
- CinematographerSet Hernandez, Additional Cinematography: Richard Hama
- EditorDaniel Chávez-Ontiveros, Set Hernandez
- Sound DesignIMRSV Sound
- MusicDeAndre James Allen-Toole, Julie Yeeun Kim, Brandon Jung, Jake Shadrake
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 as a health care 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 Pedro’s path towards 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.
- Year2023
- Runtime88 minutes
- LanguageSpanish, English
- CountryUnited States
- NotePOV
- DirectorSet Hernandez
- ScreenwriterSet Hernandez, Daniel Chávez-Ontiveros, Pedro
- ProducerSet Hernandez, Day Al-Mohamed, Félix Endara
- Executive ProducerDiane Quon
- CinematographerSet Hernandez, Additional Cinematography: Richard Hama
- EditorDaniel Chávez-Ontiveros, Set Hernandez
- Sound DesignIMRSV Sound
- MusicDeAndre James Allen-Toole, Julie Yeeun Kim, Brandon Jung, Jake Shadrake