Screening of “Unseen” A Documentary and Q&A with Director Set Hernandez and Subject Pedro
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Date & Time
Sat, Oct 17 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Address (map)
1130 State Street
Venue (website)
S.B. Museum of Art
State of Mind Cafe and Blind Fitness will present a screening of Unseen the Documentary on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1:30–4:00 PM at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Presented in honor of White Cane Awareness Day, the event is funded by
State of Mind Cafe.
Following the screening, the audience will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with director Set Hernandez, and subject of the film Pedro, whose story is featured in the documentary. Unseen follows Pedro, a blind, undocumented immigrant navigating barriers as he pursues his college degree, works toward becoming a social worker, and seeks to support his family. Through experimental cinematography and sound, the film explores the intersections of immigration, disability, and mental health while reimagining accessibility in cinema. The film is a co-presentation with Latino Public Broadcasting
The event invites the community to consider how disability, immigration status, and access shape people’s lives. Held as part of Blind Fitness’s October celebration of White Cane Awareness Day, the screening extends the conversation about independence and inclusion through film and dialogue. The screening introduces the community to a partnership between State of Mind Cafe and Blind Fitness, bringing together a shared commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and opportunities for people with disabilities to connect and participate in community life.
Event Details
●Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
●Location: Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
●Doors open: 1:30 PM, refreshments and snacks
●Screening: 2:00–3:30 PM●
Q&A: 3:30–4:00 PM
●Admission and registration: Free, no registration required.
●Accessibility and accommodation requests: Wheelchair access entrance at East Anapamu Street with ramp and self serving door, as well as wheelchair seating in the theater. Audio loop technology available for deaf or HOH attendees.
About State of Mind Cafe
State of Mind Cafe is a nonprofit initiative developing a Santa Barbara cafe and arts and culture hub designed with and for the disability community. Its vision includes meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities, a welcoming space for creative expression and connection, and reinvesting proceeds in local programs and nonprofits. Learn more at stateofmindcafe.com.
About Blind Fitness
Blind Fitness is a nonprofit organization empowering people who are blind or have low vision through adaptive fitness, outdoor recreation, and community advocacy in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Learn more at blindfitness.org.
Media Contact
Tania Isaac-Dutton
Executive Director, Blind Fitness
tania@blindfitness.org
(805) 697-2244
