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

  • Documentary running time: 90 minutes - English film with English open captions and English Audio Description (OPEN AD)

  • 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
Registration has closed.

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

 

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  • Phone: 703-228-5993
  • Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us