Blindspot - Captioned and Described

Two young blind New Yorkers daily embrace the Big Apple, with its packed sidewalks, crowded subways, speeding taxis. Millions of people racing in a million different directions, all at once. Getting around can be a physical and mental challenge even for the average person. Now close your eyes. This production is a documentary about friendship, love, adventure and discovery. It's an intimate portrait of two young blind New Yorkers who daily embrace this city. Jamil (26) and Tamesha (24), met in fourth grade. Aided by Jamil's guide dog, they demonstrate everyday courage in a city that often doesn't "see" them. The co-directors, Amy Sewell and Catherine Fenton, call this a "visual poem, not a pamphlet" and refer to Stevie Wonder's words that "just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision".

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[woofiegrrl]

Why does Chip interact with the other dogs around 14:25? I thought service animals don't do that.

[iPodGameNerddottube]

this is extreamly inspiring

[honeybaby7575]

I really very impressing this documentary because the way co-directions producation the film show big impacts how do blind people are capable be independable on their own. I really appreciation because I feeling the same way for deaf people so therefore obviously I am deaf!

[evenstarshines2]

I love this documentary. Thank you for making it.

[demurebrownsugar]

Has there been any follow up since this video was produced??????????

[demurebrownsugar]

Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeat Video!!!!