To many, David is an incredible documentary filmmaker and tireless journalist. However, in these five stories, he shares the feelings, observations, and analyses that have marinated inside him as he contemplates the life of being born blind. It’s a mix of fiction and non-fiction, but all blended together to reflect the reality he has shared with others.
BORN BLIND
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DAVID Y. BLOCK
David Block is legally blind and has been that way since birth. For over 30 years, he has worked as a documentary producer and a freelance journalist. He has had over 1,500 articles published in a variety of publications, from the New York Times to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He has also made eight documentaries, with some winning film festival awards.
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