[Nfbv-announce] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Proud to Present Documentary on Blind Youth

[Chris Walker]

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: *Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330 <(410)%20659-9314>

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org




*National Federation of the Blind Proud to Present Documentary on Blind
Youth **Do You Dream in Color? Tells Stories of Blind Students*
*Baltimore, Maryland (April 4, 2017):* The National Federation of the
Blind, in collaboration with the filmmakers, is proud to present *Do You
Dream in Color?,* a new, critically acclaimed documentary about blind youth
and the educational and societal challenges they face. The film, directed
by Abigail Fuller and Sarah Ivy, is available through video-on-demand
platforms from Uncork’d Entertainment, and public screenings are being
planned.

Connor, Nick, Sarah, and Carina are like most teenagers navigating the
growing pains of high school, but unlike their peers these four teens face
another challenge – they’re blind. *Do You Dream in Color?* is a poignant
coming of age story that captures the inspired journeys of four courageous
teenagers as they strive to achieve their goals: to be a sponsored
skateboarder, to travel the world, to become a rock star and to be the
first family member to graduate high school. Their extraordinary stories
shine a provocative light on both the social and institutional obstacles
faced by people who are blind in the sighted world and what it takes to
surmount these barriers.

Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
"This film is a beautiful and powerful chronicle of four young people
striving to achieve their goals and live the lives they want in the face of
the low expectations and misconceptions that too often erect barriers
between blind people and our dreams. In particular, the film accurately
portrays the ways in which our public education system fails blind
students. Watching it deeply moved me and made me more determined, as a
blind person, a father of blind children, and the leader of the National
Federation of the Blind, to fight all the harder for young people like the
courageous, focused, and charismatic teens we see on screen. The National
Federation of the Blind is pleased and proud to work with the makers and
distributors of this well-crafted and enlightening movie to bring it to a
wider audience. This collaboration is a natural fit for us because the film
highlights the need for our continuing work to promote Braille literacy
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expand opportunities for blind students in STEM education
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advocate for equal access
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to educational technology, and fight for the legal and civil rights
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of blind students throughout the nation. We believe that the stories told
in this film will spark discussion and enhance understanding of the true
challenges faced by the blind, as well as demonstrating that blindness
itself is not the characteristic that defines an individual or his or her
future."

A winner with film festival audiences and critics, garnering major awards
at the Dallas International Film Festival, San Luis Obispo International
Film Festival, and Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, *Do You Dream in
Color?* has been described as “powerfully human" by Truth on Cinema and as
"a film that will touch your head and your heart" by Unseen Films.

For more information, including the trailer and where and how to experience
the film, visit www.doyoudreamincolor.com
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About the National Federation of the Blind

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.



*National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD
21230 | (410) 659-9314 <(410)%20659-9314>*