"Nurse Unseen" Documentary: Screening + Conversation

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This program is part of , a film festival presented by the .

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(2023, 93 min) explores the little-known history and humanity of Filipino and Filipino American nurses who have long been the backbone of the U.S. healthcare system.

Through personal stories and historical context, the film traces the colonial ties between the Philippines and the United States that shaped this workforce—and examines why Filipino nurses were disproportionately impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic while facing a rise in anti-Asian hate.

Blending intimate storytelling with urgent social history, the documentary brings visibility to an essential yet often overlooked community on the frontlines of care.

A panel conversation and audience Q&A will follow the screening.

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Post-Screening Conversation

• Michele Josue (Director, Nurse Unseen)
• Carlo Velayo (Producer, Nurse Unseen)
• Nicole Guerzon (Pediatric Nurse)
• Moderator: Hannah Dormido (Visual Journalist, Cartographer, Artist)

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Exhibition Tours

Guided tours of , an exhibition presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and currently on view at the National Museum of American History, will be offered before and after the screening.

• Pre-screening tour: 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM (meet in the Taubman Gallery, 2 West)
• Post-screening tour: 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM (meet iin the Taubman Gallery, 2 West)

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Accessibility

The Warner Bros. Theater at the National Museum of American History is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, live captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided.

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Seating & Admission

Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Priority seating will be given to registered Eventbrite attendees, followed by walk-in visitors. Admission is first come, first served, and entry will close once capacity is reached.

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Sponsors

Visions & Voices: Stories on the Screen celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and America’s 250th Anniversary.

This program received funding from the Smithsonian’s "Our Shared Future: 250," a Smithsonian-wide initiative supported by private philanthropy and created to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary and advance the Smithsonian vision for the next 250 years. Additional support provided by AARP.

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Notice of Photography

Programs in Visions & Voices: Stories on the Screen will be photographed, filmed, and recorded.

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