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Most people dream of a better future. Pedro, an aspiring social worker, is no different. But as a blind, undocumented immigrant, Pedro faces political restrictions to obtain his college degree, secure a job in his field, and support his family. As he finally graduates, uncertainty looms over Pedro. What starts as a journey to provide mental health care for his community ultimately transforms into Pedro’s path towards his own healing. Based on the award-winning film, “unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant“ is an immersive show that puts you inside Pedro’s life, while exploring immigration, disability, and new ways to experience a podcast.

2023 Unseen Documentary, LLC.

Most people dream of a better future. Pedro, an aspiring social worker, is no different. But as a blind, undocumented immigrant, Pedro faces political restrictions to obtain his college degree, secure a job in his field, and support his family. As he finally graduates, uncertainty looms over Pedro. What starts as a journey to provide mental health care for his community ultimately transforms into Pedro’s path towards his own healing. Based on the award-winning film, “unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant“ is an immersive show that puts you inside Pedro’s life, while exploring immigration, disability, and new ways to experience a podcast.

2023 Unseen Documentary, LLC.
3hr 8min
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We invite you into a new way of listening to podcasts. “unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant” is a new immersive show about Pedro. But instead of telling you why Pedro is so interesting, we’ll put you inside the story of his life instead. Tune in every Tuesday of October 2024 for new episodes, wherever you listen.
October 1, 20241min 56sec1.86 MB
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Through her interview with Thomas Reid on Reid My Mind Radio, we're highlighting Nefertiti Matos Olivares, who voiced the audio description for our film and podcast.
November 19, 202436min 1sec34.58 MB
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We're highlighting the independent access artist Cheryl Green, who served as accessibility producer and wrote the audio description for our film and podcast.
November 12, 202433min 38sec32.29 MB
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For this bonus episode, we want to give you a pause from all that. We’re reflecting on what the outcomes of the elections mean to us.
November 6, 20248min 6sec7.78 MB
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On a hot, summer day, Pedro takes the bus to his university. When a passenger notices the dog next to him, Pedro explains that he gets assistance from his guide dog because he is blind.
October 8, 202428min 55sec27.77 MB
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A few years after graduating with a bachelor’s degree, Pedro’s grandmother suddenly passes away. Although he eventually earns a Master’s in Social Work, Pedro wonders whether his sacrifices were all worth it, since his grandma passed away while he was studying.
October 22, 202426min 28sec25.42 MB
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In 2017, the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. occurs in Las Vegas. As a social work student, Pedro becomes a frontline responder, specializing in Spanish-language mental health services for immigrant survivors.
October 15, 202428min 26sec27.3 MB
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Looking back at his life, Pedro reflects on his goals as a young student, and how he is now living a version of that, in spite of the uncertainties.
October 29, 202424min 45sec23.76 MB
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