Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion: "Unseen"
In Celebration of Disability Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and LGBTQ+ History Month
Join the library and Arlington County Employee Resource Groups for a screening and discussion of the documentary "Unseen" (2024), which follows the story of Pedro- a blind, undocumented immigrant. Pedro faces uncertainty to obtain his college degree, become a social worker, and support his family. Through experimental cinematography and sound, unseen reimagines the accessibility of cinema, while exploring the intersections of immigration, disability, and mental health.
To learn more about this film, visit: Unseen
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Documentary running time: 90 minutes - English film with English open captions and English Audio Description (OPEN AD)
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Panel Discussion/ Q&A Portion: 60 minutes
- Recommended for ages 14+
REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates.
For more information, contact LibraryPrograms@arlingtonva.us
This event supports the library's recognition of Disability Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month
UPDATE: There is no ASL Interpreter scheduled for this program, CART Closed Captioning will be available using this following link: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=APL-410421. The Central Library Auditorium is wheelchair accessible via the surface lot next to the tennis courts.
- Date:
- Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 3:30pm
- Location:
- Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
- Library:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Events for Adults Events for High Schoolers
- Categories:
- Arts & Culture Community Resources
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
- Location campus Central Library
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Panelists Include:
Pedro, Protagonist: An aspiring social worker, Pedro faces the uncertainty of life as a blind, undocumented immigrant
Amir Rahimi: Local Arlington Disability Justice Activist
Qudsiya Naqui: Lawyer and activist living in Washington DC. She identifies as a blind, South Asian woman, and is dedicated to making spaces and systems more inclusive of disabled people through public education, storytelling, and amplifying the voices of disabled people through her podcast, Down to the Struts.
About Our Events
Arlington County provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact us at least five (5) business days in advance.
- Phone: 703-228-5993
- Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us