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NYC PREMIERE Pedro’s dream is to earn a degree in social work and support his family and community, but as an undocumented immigrant who is legally blind he faces legal challenges and uncertainty. Set Hernandez crafts this compelling portrait of a remarkable individual pursuing a better life with deliberately blurry visuals and a heightened soundscape that immerse viewers in Pedro’s version of the world and underscore his vulnerability and courage. - Karen McMullen The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director and producer Set Hernandez, executive producer Diane Quon, co-writer and subject Pedro, and producers Félix Endara and Day Al-Mohamed.This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Descriptive Audio and Open Captioning for in-person screenings at IFC Center and Village East by AngelikaClosed Captioning for online screeningsAll in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.