Cinephile No. 575 "My Blind Brother"

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Written By Nathan Box

"My Blind Brother" proves there is nothing so bad in this world that we can't find some humor in the pain or misfortune. Of course, context is key and so are the jokes being told, both of which are brilliantly done in this film. In fact for much of the film, the blind brother acts as both the hero and the antagonist. You will find yourself both loving and hating him, often in the same scene. This isn't the first film to step into these waters, nor is it the first film to tackle a disability with humor. With that said, the refreshing thing about this film was its approach. For that and so much more, it is worthy of your consideration. 

Be good to each other, 

-Nathan  

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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