"Blindsight"

        I was lucky enough to watch a video last night called “Blindsight”.  It’s about how Eric Wehenmayer, who is blind and has climbed Mt. Everest and Sabrye Tenberken, who is also blind and trekked through China and Nepal by herself and then opened the only blind school in Tibet, took six blind teenagers and climbed to 21,500ft at the doorstep to Mt Everest. Eric is actually from Golden Colorado a charming little town just outside of Boulder.

     This is one of the best documentaries I have ever seen.  I have never been one to look for heroes and inspiration outside of myself but this video is a tribute to the human spirit and what can be done. It is truly a beautiful and inspiring video. It shows how the kids have overcome the superstitions and prejudices of Tibetan society and how they were empowered by this climb to go on and improve their lives. One child had suffered terrible physical abuse and all the kids had suffered mental abuse from the beliefs of Tibetan society. 

      It fully details the struggle of the kids and their sighted guides with all the dynamics of such an endeavor.  It will make you weep, laugh and tug on your heart strings. The photography alone is worth watching the video.  The kids singing “Together Forever” is precious, especially at the end. Be sure to watch the extras where it shows the kids coming to America and what they are doing with their lives.

    

       I have often thought what I would do if I hit the lottery. I would definitely give a big chunk of cash to Braille Without Borders.  Everyone should watch this video; I can’t say enough good things about it.