Unseen Film Screening

Most people dream of a better future — and Pedro, an aspiring social worker, is no different. But as a blind, undocumented immigrant, his path forward is shaped by systemic barriers that make it nearly impossible to obtain his college degree, work as a healthcare provider, or support his family.

As Pedro finally completes his degree, a new uncertainty sets in. What begins as an effort to provide mental-health support to his community becomes a deeply personal journey of healing.

Through innovative cinematography and immersive sound design, Unseen reimagines what accessible filmmaking can look like for blind/low-vision audiences while illuminating the realities of navigating immigration status, disability, and mental health.

🎥 Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/834915696?fl=pl&fe=sh

Set Hernandez will join us after the film for a virtual Q&A.

Set Hernandez (they/she/he) is a filmmaker and community organizer whose roots come from Bicol, Philippines. As a queer, undocumented immigrant, they dedicate their filmmaking to expand the portrayal of their community on screen. Their feature documentary debut unseen had its World Premiere at Hot Docs 2023. Set’s past documentary work includes the award-winning short COVER/AGE (2019) and impact producing for Call Her Ganda (Tribeca, 2018). An alumnus of the Disruptors Fellowship, Set is also developing both a TV comedy pilot and a feature-length screenplay. Since 2010, Set has been organizing around migrant justice issues, from deportation defense to healthcare access. They co-founded the Undocumented Filmmakers Collective which promotes equity for undocumented immigrants in the film industry. Set’s work has been supported by the Sundance Institute, NBCUniversal, The Gotham Institute, Field of Vision, among others. In their past life, Set was a published linguistics researcher, focusing in the area of bilingualism. Above all, Set is the fruit of their family’s love and their community’s generosity.

• Experience a groundbreaking, accessibility-centered film
• Explore the lived experiences at the intersections of immigration, disability, and mental health
• Engage in a thoughtful post-screening discussion with community leaders and advocates
• Connect with others committed to disability justice, immigrant rights, and inclusive storytelling

Don’t miss this unique event — We look forward to welcoming you!

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Screeing made possible by Good Docs. All proceeds to benefit , the District's only 24/7 hub for youth experiencing homelessness.

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Host or Publisher American University