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The Appreciating Diversity Film Series shows 6 free documentary films each year that focus broadly on issues of diversity.  Please join us!

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Blindsight

a film by Lucy Walker

The Appreciating Diversity Committee, DiversityWorks, the Piedmont League of Women Voters, and Piedmont Adult Education proudly present Blindsight, the story of a group of blind Tibetan children who are led on a mountain climbing expedition in their own country by their blind teacher, and a blind climber from the US. It’s a story about challenge and courage, and about what’s really important to each of us.

July 22, 2009

6:30 PM Reception

7:00-9:00PM Film Showing and Community Discussion

Special Location:

Wildwood School Auditorium
301 Wildwood Ave
Piedmont, CA 94611
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Free Admission

Co-Sponsored by the Piedmont Appreciating
Diversity Committee, Piedmont's League of Women Voters, and DiversityWorks

About the Film:

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayas, Blindsight tells the amazing story of six blind Tibetan teenagers, who set out to climb to Lhakpa Ri, at 23,000 feet, on the north side of Mount Everest.  They are guided by a group headed by American Eric Weihenmayer, the first blind man to conquer Mt. Everest.

In Tibet, blind people are believed to be possessed by demons, and shunned by family, village, and society.

However, the teens in Blindsight have been rescued by Sabriye Tenberken, a blind educator from Germany who established the first school for the blind in Lhasa, educating them and helping them work toward an independent life.  You will meet Kyila, Sonam Bhumtso, Tashi, Gyenshen, Dachung, and Tenzin.

When Eric arrives in Lhasa at the students’ request, the adventure begins.  The three-week trek leads them farther than they could have imagined.

Check out the film's Official Website!