FEELING THROUGH | Omeleto
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- Опубліковано 22 гру 2024
- A homeless teenager meets a deaf-blind man.
FEELING THROUGH is used with permission from Doug Roland. Learn more at feelingthrough....
Tereek -- a young man trying hard not to reveal his lack of a home -- is desperately looking for a bed for the night, texting friends in hopes that he can crash with them. But just when something comes through, he finds himself helping out Artie, a deaf-blind man waiting for a bus home.
The encounter is anything but straightforward, not only due to their differences in abilities but also their different temperaments and ages. But as Tereek helps Artie navigate a ride home, he learns to see the world through another perspective beyond his own -- and broadening his horizons in the process.
Writer-director Doug Roland's Oscar-nominated short drama -- executive produced by Marlee Matlin and in partnership with Helen Keller Services -- is a deceptively simple narrative that takes place over one evening between two characters. But this chance encounter -- captured with visual storytelling that's both natural, unforced and still deftly crafted -- uncovers riches of empathy, along with a profound revelation about how people can offer fellowship, help and care to one another, even in the simplest of ways.
With its themes of connection and empathy, the writing is economical and precise, laying down the story and character beats with pacing and care that keeps the audience interest moving forward while allowing key moments to breathe.
The power of this kind of humanistic drama rests on the excellent performances that audiences can relate to, and the film succeeds admirably in this department. Robert Tarango -- the first deaf-blind actor to perform in a film -- plays Artie with plenty of warmth, intelligence and humor to draw in Tereek. His character is not just about the difficulty of his difference, though. His deafness and blindness enable a certain way of being in the world, one where he must trust in the world, accepts obstacles and opportunities with equanimity and enjoys the everyday pleasures and people that life gives him.
Tereek in turn learns these lessons as well, as he helps Artie with the task of getting to the right bus. Tereek's circumstances are established upfront in subtle but unmistakable ways: he has no home, and he's trying to hide this. As a result, he's guarded and rootless, and while he can joke around with friends, he's not truly carefree, since he's weighed down by anxiety about where he's going to sleep at night. Telling details capture this inner tension: he wolfs down his food while his friends leisurely nibble at it, for example.
Actor Steven Prescod's subtle yet precise performance captures Tereek's arc as a young man unmoored, looking out for himself because he has to. And that might cost him his humanity, especially when he snarls at a homeless man visibly less well-off than himself. But as he helps Artie move through the world, he takes on Artie's perspective and becomes his "brother's keeper," opening him up in both feeling and sensibility at a juncture in life where he may close himself off permanently.
Openhearted and authentic, FEELING THROUGH was inspired by the director's encounter with a deaf-blind man, which likely inspires the deep sense of tribute and affection that imbues the storytelling with its warmth and sympathy. In a world and time in history more isolated than ever, this heartfelt short has an unexpected resonance, reminding us of a simple yet profound truth that we sometimes are in danger of forgetting. We are here to help and hear one another, to feel more and see beyond ourselves. In doing so, we enlarge the scope of our lives, widen our horizons and expand our hearts.
"Kindness is the language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.."
Nicely put. They actually shared in this human kindness. Each vulnerable, empathetic and present for each other. No barriers. 🕉
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Nice👍
How lovely ☺️
And a genuine smile needs no language! XXX
The fact that he was probably holding that sign all day for someone to help him cross the street broke my heart
Holy crap you are right!..hadn’t thought of it that way, I guess that’s why Artie was thirsty
He'd been on a date and was on his way home. He hadn't been standing there all day. Remember that he probably holds that sign up several times a day every time he needs to cross if it isn't a deaf crossing.
It still was heart breaking to know that there are others in this world that must depend on the kindness of strangers and trust that the world will be safe. Makes me terribly grateful for the things like hearing and vision that I so often take for granted.
@@PapillonOne For sure. I agree. But also, remember that most people are good and want to help. The baddies are few and far between although media would have us believe otherwise. Whenever I have been in trouble, be it getting robbed abroad and being left far from home without even a penny to get there, breaking my ankle abroad again whilst alone (I love solo travel) etc etc, I have been amazed at the angels who just appeared in front of me as if by magic! :)
And I always try to do the same.
@@missthea5259 Thanks for the reminder. I don't put myself in lone situations very often so haven't had the validation that your experiences have given you. I appreciate your sharing them.
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind."
Love it! Thanks for that point of light.
Be kind it dosen't cost a dime😊
@@patriciakehaya6711
Every single time I've been kind to people I got stabbed in the back Every single time So called family are the Worst.
@@keithclark486 Have had people exploit me, or worse as well. Yet I'm still kind, just cautious nowadays.
@@keithclark486 don't let someone else's actions change who u r. I feel ur pain. Been stabbed in the back by some of the closest ppl. But I still find, I have to be kind. I won't let what they did, change me. Plus, being kind to others ALWAYS makes me feel like I'm actually worth something
The blind man was able to "see" with his hand, heart, & soul. And gave that kid, shadowed with doubts, a reason to hope.
Why artie wasn't speaking when he could?
@@naveenaryal1400 he is deaf. But wait, how can he write if he is both deaf and blind?
Best comment I had ever seen on youtube
@@jewelsluv67 If he’s been deaf and blind his whole life how was he taught to write in the first place? Did they rub a letter onto the palm of his hand? But how would they convey what that letter means without showing or telling him?
@@atwunzi will reply to the other guy with what i believe could be the answer
Do you understand the complete trust a person has to give in this world as a deaf and blind person??? God Bless them
Yes, I honestly don't think I could handle it unless I was born that way.
And imagine all the cruel people they must encounter in their lives who’d play pranks on them and stuff :(
Yeah that's terrifying! For something I take for granted; A love life.
I just thought about how scary it must be 😥
I am myself partially blind and deaf due to my Usher Syndrome type II. So , when I see this , I felt somwhat identified and related with this character who is got way worse case of being blind and deaf than me. Sometimes I whine or get gloomy because of my limitations and condition but this help me be graceful of things I have and it relieves my self conciosness of my condition. Sometimes I feel like weight for the people who I love and wonder if I can give something positive to society , to other people and myself.
for a blind man to tell me “u’ll be ok” is so damn powerful.
Very powerful. I almost shed a tear at that part
Deep
Why
Flipping wind blew some kinda grit into my eyes at that point... in my bedroom. Flipping wind.
@@nasaman23 Well ppl are worried about him but the fact that he understands that is why he told Tereek to not worry abt him
The brother needs to be in movies, he shows serious emotion that could make any movie better to watch.
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Yh agree man
I agree 100%. Excellent actor.
They should extend this to an whole hour movie and put it out
Absolutely!
This was a beautiful story. You keep waiting to see if Tereek will be rewarded for his kindness, but he wasn't. He hurt himself to help someone else and he knew he was doing so, but kept helping because he knew it was the right thing to do. That's how life is. Sometimes doing the right thing might cost you, but you still do it because it's the right thing to do.
Well said.
It cost Tareek, but he gained self-respect from it too. Hey may not be perfect, but he's willing to give up a place to stay for the night to help a stranger. Not many people would do that. We all like to think we'd do the same in that situation, but you never really know until you face it.
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Well said
Well said.
In a toxic world,works like these are a breath of fresh air
@arijitsaha thank you for the kind words 🙏
@@FeelingThrough Loved this film. Really touching story
Love this so much. It is so well done.
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
Good energy 🙏🏼
How is this kid not starring in main-stream movies?!?! He's amazing.
Very good acting from everyone.
He is really amazing. So cool.
Maybe some day he will. And we will all be cheering him on.
Because some people don't want to
For every known talent, there are thousands more waiting to be discovered
The man is blind and deaf, yet looks content, at peace and even ends up giving life lessons to a lost young man. We have eyes yet we hardly "see", we have ears, yet we hardly "listen". The modern world has turned us blind and deaf to this beautiful world! Beautiful movie, very meaningful.
Couldn't agree more!
Jer 5:20
That was lovely mate
@@StuartOliver83 thanks!
@@franktoni23 you're welcome friend
15:50 That life changing hug that makes you realize helping others is our sole purpose. ❤️
@SavageBrew Hugs arent used enough,they breakdown barriers ,create connections, a simple act, make such a difference.
That is actual happiness
@@SavageBrewwow i never knew George said this about God. Beautiful
a homeless kid doubting how long he can rely on kindness of strangers, meets a blind deaf man for whom relying on kindness of strangers is the only way to live. acts of kindness ripple thorough the world and the kid learns to make a ripple of his own, with whatever little he has.
Man you where the best at writing summarys in grade school 😂😂jkjk that sums it up perfectly
Saumya shukla I watch this frequently on and off. I’m not deaf or blind but I feel like I am. I don’t want my final story to be what it is now. ✝️🙏
perfect summary
@James Jones @Emre Washburn thanks :)
perfectly put! I wish I could pin this myself
Homeless teens or kids is the most heartbreaking thing ever, nowhere to go, and just you yourself and the street
That’s why most young teenagers are drug dealers
sikandar hussain ....Or preyed upon!
thats how it is being homeless period
Anyway if you can help will mark a big difference between life and death. No matter what! You can be a life saver!
@@therectangle7893
Your Messed up country America . Has homeless people . What a weak Economy and mit even can House homeless people. What a joke
That little meal his friends paid for may have seemed like nothing to them, but for the homeless teen it was everything. Just something as simple as giving food out of kindness may have allowed the homeless teen the strength to pay it forward.
shut up you cheesy person
@@Abzin0 seriously???
@@Abzin0 ???
@@Abzin0 whats your problem
@@Abzin0 oh wait I figured it out you play fortnite and your probably like 10.
My Uncle went blind in his 60's, it was heartbreaking to watch him navigate through life as a confident black man who went from light, to darkness in months. He had unbelievable courage and resilience. I watched him fall, then get back up. Still, he maintained his dignity. He taught me so much about life as a blind person. I love and miss him sooo much. When you see someone, be decent and kind, it doesn't take much to make them happy.
@Mark Asread i am so sorry.
@markasread4349 i hope you find some way to get them checked out.
Most blind people actually dont live in darkness.. their vision usually goes just the opposite and brightness is all they see. Even at 100% blindness they wont be able to tell light from dark but still have a world where its like if you were looking at a lightbulb up close, blinded by the light.. theres only a few who live in darkness and those are onez born completely blind or have trauma..
It's stuff like this that deserve an Oscar, this was really touching. But the Oscars are corrupted
golden rule my dad taught me when i was little: if there is money involved, then its unlikely to be honest.
Indeed, Hard reality just isn't considered "Hollywood material".
@Johnny Fitz it’s not just Democrats, don’t hate a group for beliefs, it’s a terrible mindset, try to be understanding and think about it more logically
@@broncobalboa love this
Fr made me cry
The actor playing Tereek is outstanding. I'm speechless at how good he is. The story is excellent.
We agree! Steven is his name and he was so great to work with. Thanks for watching our film!
Steven was spectacular. I could read his every thought.
@@littlemrpinkness295 We agree! He told the whole story with his eyes 🙌
Steven was amazing. Spot on on the reactions and emotions playing a young teenage boy helping out a blind and deaf person
Pretty sure that’s a real guy
"You'll be okay." Everyone need's to hear that every now and then. 😌❤😌
Ain't that the truth. Thanks for watching!
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Amen To that!!! We will be okay 👌🏿
Even from those who are not okay.
Yeah especially the deaf dude... if he could hear that is...
What a tender and beautiful film. Oh how we can change our own seemingly miserable lives by being kind and generous to others.
So true
So how was lis life changed? He still got no place to sleep.
@@yana_klmnsk he had a home. That’s where the bus took him too.
@@Mexellence home? He was looking where to crash all night.
@@yana_klmnsk oh I thought you were talking about artie
It’s crazy but when Artie told him Tereek he’ll be ok and gave him a hug I literally felt the hug . This is beautiful
I too felt the same
I felt like Tereek, through his humanity, just helped Artie get home, but Artie may have changed Tereek's whole life by helping him see the world in a different way. So in the end Tereek got the most help.
All beautiful posts above...
You are right. Tereek got help too. To make an effort, and change his life
“ No meeting is ever a coincidence.” -🤔unknown
Lord, help me to pass my test today.
“Literally”???????? No u didn’t
Artie, despite being both deaf and blind, is going out on a date. He stills keeps smiling. He doesn't let that weigh him down. I am so proud.
I don't mean to hurt ur heart even more like mine, but he had already been on the date he had asked to kiss her and she presumably said no so then he asked her to leave the room for a minute ( so he could cry to himself) and yet he still kept a smile on his face
Yes, in the midst of adversity, we just pull ourselves up and venture onward. Never give up
@@Daddy_Dacota wow I didn’t even notice that, ur smart
@@Daddy_Dacota Far more likely that part asking them to leave the room and close the door was him being guided to a restroom.
@@a.parkerrollofson2548 Come on... Really?
You think that's what the writer was going for? A useless scene, to fill space, providing random information with no story being told?
When you are homeless there is no place to sit. By that I mean, that every single piece of property on the planet is spoken for. and the dream of the homeless person is to find someplace to rest where no one can tell you to 'move along.'
I live indoors now, but I didn't always have a home.
I'm sleeping on a park bench behind the police station. They're kind enough to leave me alone because I'm quiet and leave every morning around 6:30 am.
@@paintedpony2935 I stayed hidden. Didn't let anyone know where I was sleeping. Never slept where people could see me, or find me easily. Stay safe.
I have a tent. The police said I have to move along by the morning... It's almost midnight and cold ...
🙏♥️God Bless you all. I pray for better days and warmer nights ahead of you.♥️🙏
Private property get lost they just generate problem after problem with no solution but we had the richest people in world with millions and millions of dollars money doesn't fix the problem could generate some solution
Watched this for the 2nd time. I just realized that what if Artie knew he had his bottled water inside his bag all along. Maybe he felt like Tareek was hungry, and he knew that Tareek would need some money, and used it as a chance to let him get some money in his wallet. The complete trust Artie gave Tareek and everyone around him, and also his constant smile despite of things happening around him. I am amazed.
Being homeless in NYC was one of the most traumatizing experience ever. I was too young, scared, lonely, and developed a serious alcoholic addiction. Seeing this brings me to tears because I dont know how I made it.
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Wow, im glad you made it out! ❤️
By The Grace of God Darling🙏
God help you brother
Grace by God....
The way he hangs out with his homies but still knows his joy of being able to act normal is temporary
Could you elaborate, please?
@@cheeseballs4255 Meaning the pain it took to muster up having joy in that moment knowing its temporary. Not letting the thought of having no place to go consume his every thought.
@@airriontoles43 ok, I see, thanks
That is exactly how it feels to be homeless and trying to act normal around people who have a place to sleep that night when you know that you will not.
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This film made me cry. Especially towards the end when Artie told Tareek "You'll be okay." Even though he couldn't physically see him, his spirit saw right through him. Kindness surely goes a long way. Great job!!!
I also agree with you
The name of the film ????
I also cried...😥
Me too.
@@werdowerdos9123pretty sure it’s “feeling through”
This is better than some movies that are 2 hours long.
True
It even feels like 2 hours long. Great short film makes us feel it is two hours long when it is not. Oscar winning film for sure
Agreed
much better then bollywood
On god
Being an angel doesn't require much; just some compassion.
@desire123ifcation well said 🙏
Amen
Powerful
Fr
The beauty of this is which one is the hidden angel? I’d say Artie.
For sure both are kind, compassionate, thoughtful humans.
When he cupped his ears & closed his eyes to experience for just a moment of what Artie’s entire existence is like... compassion enters in and changes everything and ignites an appreciation for what was previously taken for granted. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Well done!
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Why didn't he speak...he don't need eyes and ears to speak
Well said!!! Right on ❤
On the button....that was just as beautiful
I love how they laughed together when artie realized he had water in his backpack
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:2)
I was in Baltimore city after a car accident. My wife was in surgery in shock trauma. Almost lost her arm. I was out front of the hospital smoking a cigarette. A gentleman walked up to me and asked for change. Its Baltimore city. So certainly not uncommon. I didn't have much and my mind was elsewhere. I said I really don't have it. My wife was just in a accident....He said well " I just died" and walked away. I thought about it for literally one second and turned around to give him the 50 cents or whatever was in my pocket. He was gone. No where in site. This was about 8 or 9 years ago. I'll never forget it. Like it was yesterday. I learned a valuable lesson. And will always be left wondering what would have happened or not happened if I had just forgotten about myself and my situation for that one second and gave him the change in my pocket. Was it an angel. Was it someone that truly passed away or a homeless man with a sick sense of humor. I'll forever never know. I believe it was a spirit. My life took a horrible downward spiral for a long time after that night. I'm now clean and sober. Been married for almost 10 years. My wife didn't loose her arm. We lost our 5 month old German Shepherd puppy in the accident. You never know when you may have an angel staring right at you. Sometimes next time or another time should be that moment. Because you can't freeze time,rewind or chang the past.🙏😇
Yo, not even Christian or Jewish but that is a great verse. ✌️
Amen✝️🧎🏻♂️
"Do not forget to close your doors if you live in the US"
- FBI
"Do not forget to close your doors if you live in the US"
- FBI
I survived a year homeless on the streets in Maine through two winters. I remember walking down Congress St surrounded by so many people yet feeling so alone and invisible.
i hope ure doing good now
@@ej8071 I am thanks, it's been two years almost since I've had my own apartment I will be attending classes this fall to eventually be a street counselor and try to help others going through simaler challenges (mental illness, substance abuse etc).
@@benjaminfarrar934
It is very good. Happy for You!
Wishing You success and good future!
@@benjaminfarrar934 The worst is gone, the best is coming. To staying strong, my friend
@Chinmay Meet thank you!
"Tareek" in Arabic means "Path."
He chose the right one.
Wow! Wow! You just make me cry. 😭😭
No. It means “Masar” I checked on google translate. Tareek means Tareek and Path means Masar.
@@IbnJama-al-Jabarti well I didn’t know, and plus I’m Arabic myself but I don’t know how to speak it. I was born in America.
@@IbnJama-al-Jabarti Algeria.
@@IbnJama-al-Jabarti oh ok
Greatest truth in plainest term. Love your neighbour as yourself.
i'm deaf, and i've been homeless before. this hit me in a way i wasn't expecting. you make an impact on people you come across no matter how small you think it may be. kindness goes a really long way, and people aren't as quick to forget.
I always found people like you very inspiring,especially when i look up at my ,,problems,, and realising how blessed I am for the life I have,with all the problems I have
I hope you re doing good man,stay safe
@@emanuelmaldoileacont8253 likewise, we take simple things for granted. Practicing gratitude daily has helped a lot
People don’t forget kindness; especially if it’s the compassionate kind bcz it makes peeps feel they are not alone.
Goes to show...you don't need millions of dollars or famous actor's to achieve great movies. This short provided more in depth meaning and emotion than full length movie. You just need great performers and great directing.
Absolutely this was truly touching and incredibly brought to the heart
True words. That’s why I love European movies. The actors aren’t always as pretty or handsome as Americans and the budgets are usually much smaller, but the writing and the direction are almost always better with much more meaningful and thought-provoking story lines.
Facts
The actor is actually deaf and blind in real life. wow
Yh true
My boss was deaf blind and used a wheelchair. He travelled everywhere with assistance. He taught me to fingerspell and sign and I became his interpreter and assistant. He was a disability right advocate and had a great life. He was a lot of fun.
@Shane Walsh he communicates though touch sign language which is crazy and he probably has some one check in on him daily
@Shane Walsh i mean i prolly got a caretaker at his house in real life
Wow..
WOW! This deep short movie just melted my heart. I got tears in my eyes. Great casting, wonderful story! Bravooooo to the team! 🤩
Luis Luciano & Danielle Pullin
Scott Brown & misty Brown
Michael Ellis & Megan Ellis
Kevin Story & Michelle Story
Down syndrome Justin Pullin
I got even more tears when I read the description and found out that the actor playing Artie is indeed blind and deaf.
@@blondiepianist Wow! I'm speechless!
I agree
This touched me , my wife , teenage sweet heart of 40 years is hearing and vision impaired ,but has been working at the same nursing home for 37 years I am very proud of her .
Beautiful .. proud ~ me too 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁😁
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Thats something to be proud of 🥰
Nice🥱😬😬🤩
God bless you both🙏🏾🙏🏾
“You’ll be ok” that’s deep
But why did he do that I didn’t understand that?
When man asked teen why he is late?,he didn't write immediately so with hesitation after sometime he wrote"same"
So the man knows he was also in problem. Probably homeless guy
So to confort him, he said u will be ok.
Not at all
One could be - He took a money and Even bought a cracker for himself... There are more
My father was blind so I used to take him to places as a kid..
I felt this video and it reminded me of him.
Baba bless your soul ,I miss you
Bless you kind soul. May we all meet our beloved ones when this crazy ride is over.
This is so beautiful! Makes me want to be a better person and consider strangers more. I don’t even look at homeless people because I got mugged by one. But it’s dehumanizing to ignore their humanity. I’m gonna try to be kind more often
I can't think of many worse predicaments than being deaf and blind - it must take a huge amount of courage and trust to continually place yourself at the mercy of others.
Yeah I can’t imagine being dead either
@@Userfulpo Ha!
@@Userfulpo I saw your comment in notifications and thought, "that's a bit much".... autocorrect strikes again.
Stitched me right up...
I actually have mild/moderate hearing loss, so i somewhat know what its like to be deaf at least. Without hearing aids i hear some stuff louder, but syllables are pretty messed up. Its kinda cool really
@@generalkenobi4509 With the greatest of respect, and bearing in mind that I've no experience of deafness or blindness, I feel that blindness would be far more problematic.
That said, I'm eternally grateful that I don't have either condition - I certainly don't think that deafness would be easy to deal with.
As I understand, (and I could be wrong in assuming this) people who've lost one of their senses can possibly develop other senses to compensate for the loss, so to lose two must be horrendous.
I'm very wary of saying something that could cause offence, so I'll leave it at that.
Take care ✌️
Tareek needs his own movie. He's a great actor.
Not without Artie!
A sequel!!!!
I am crying ,sad ...and...happy
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I appreciate your opinion, But his name is Tereek
This was officially nominated for the Oscar!! Congrats to everybody involved!
It was?
@@aaroncollier5117 yup
I didn’t hear about it
How?!
I didn’t find it enjoyable
Wish more people in this world realized that not having a home doesn't mean you do not care or do not try. Life is hard. Give love where you can.
Now I want to take in every homeless teen in the world. Those actors were PHENOMENAL.
💜💜💜You're so swwweeeet💜💜💜🥰🥰
My mom kicked me out of the house when I was in my 20's and it led me to be chronically homeless for 10 years and also I'm 40 still waiting for my housing. I cannot find compassion in anywhere in the world Yet.
@@thehardertheyfall2702 being kicked out the house in your 20s is pretty normal your meant to be out by then
@@thehardertheyfall2702 yeah uh I got kicked out at 16 and i’ve been living on my own for over a year now it’s not that hard to like reach out to your community as long as your not weird about it and act like a crack head
@@botrob813 It's very different when you're a kid. Try reaching out homeless at 40.
The end made me cry. I’ve been homeless before and never heard “you’ll be okay” and for some reason this gave me a lot of comfort. Loved this short film. It doesn’t hurt to be a kind person.
I've been homeless, too, quite a few times...at times, with my three kids. I'm grateful to have a roof over my head and food on the table. I'm safe and secure, so are my grown children. And I'm working on restoring my health with juicing and a wfpb lifestyle. I've been blessed to have good, kind people across my path and have wonderful lifelong friends. Life is good. 💕
@@georgiannaneller1394 so sorry you and your kids had to go through that. It was also my mom and my 2 siblings, we all are doing better now but I know how quickly someone can lose it all over again so I remain grateful for all the things I have and to finally have a bed to sleep on and a roof over my head aswell!
Learn compassion and respect , and you will receive in turn ... we go through things in life so we can have compassion for the next person we meet having the same situation , we have compassion for them ...
Too many of my best friends have been homeless. I think the worst bit is the dehumanization, you become part of the scenery wherever you are, and there's no place you aren't part of the backdrop. I do my best to smile and be kind to everyone I meet, because you never know who has it rough.
Are you still homeless Ma'am ??
The UA-cam algorithm must have sensed my depression kicking in and said “hey, we got something for you to feel great and of worth”
I'm late by eight days, but you're great and you are worth more than you think friendo, keep your head up and don't let anything or anyone push you down, i know the comment ain't much, but it's better than nothing
@@user-gn1td5ts9m a positive comment goes a long way so I thank you for that. :) be well
Me too. Seriously. It's weird
Sending you love, Felix. You are great and of worth. :)
Felix, hope you’re doing well...
Nothing is more touching then the gesture of unconditional kindness and empathy from a stranger. It always brings me to tears. It's like a miracle you witness and the sensation in your heart tells its worth living. Miracle called pure love
“I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet.”
Helen Keller
This quote is not by Helen Keller, its by Imam Ghazali.
Nah that is sun tzu
Helen Keller didn't say that (no pun intended)
It's by a Persian poet Abū-Muhammad Muslih al-Dīn bin Abdallāh Shīrāzī.
She also say in her autobiography
We need more of these kind and inspiring movies. Our world is so lost and angry.
By design. The elite want the peons miserable
So true. So true.
Same as it ever was...same as it, ever was...
@@flashkellish
Have you Not Made any Positive Change in your Life ?
@@studiodevelopers2467 good point. No one can make us miserable. Happiness is a choice. Artie in the film was not miserable by any stretch of the word.
When artie writes "you'll be ok" hits me everytime i watch this.
i cried at that part
i cried aswell
Every once in a while we forget to appreciate the beautiful senses we have been gifted. Thankyou so much for the reminder
Thank you for reminding us we are God created with gifts to share with others.
When Artie told Tereek he’s gonna be ok, I bursted into tears. Sometimes, we just need someone to tell us that things will be fine…
Facts.. That's what did it for me.. I felt like it was God telling me I'm a be okay.. I saw myself in Tyreek..
Artie knew Tereek wasn't out for a date. He understood Tereek was in a tough spot. But he also wanted to let Tereek know everything was going to be okay.
💜🙏🏾
@@TheGrandmaster1 How did he know Tareek wouldn't get mugged that night, asleep on the streets? How could be be safe? He should have asked him home with him.
I would say it´s just the same lines when an unemployed husband whispers to his wife after a good night kiss conforting the woman. Then he turns to the other side hiding his tears and probably wandering himself: Who´s ever gonna say that to me though?
I'm deaf, and people have no idea the love we give,even to those that look down on us. I had to learn on my own,without family support. Great short film
Love YOU Vickie ♥ many many hugs to you!
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Wow very powerful I send my positive vibes and energy ur way
I grew up with 2 of my very good friends that were deaf and even met dozens of there friends as a teenager. They were all the kindest smartest people I new Because they had to do things differently. Almost all of the deaf I've ever met could read lips which was amazing to me.
One time I was on my way to link up with my girlfriend and I bumped into a blind man who needed help getting to the clothing store, I brought him there and was very patient with him helped him find a sweater his size and after he purchased it I brought him to the bus stop and waited with him until the bus came. That day he told me that he will pray for me and that god will help me with whatever I need. Things like that happen and it restores your faith in human race. Sometimes god just sends angels your way, hope everyone reading this is happy healthy and successful god bless
Bless you🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@ms.p1969 bless you as well
God Bless✝️🙌🏼🙏🏼
He could've been an Angel,
@@lexusvip4003 you never know, but I’m still here that’s a blessing itself
Out of all the people, it’s good to see there was one person with a great heart
I’m almost in tears. Lord I pray for all the homeless young people in the world.
Amen 🙏
Almost...hell i was in tears by the end.
Amen
@@exciteproductions4two0 Same
pay*
This guy needs to star in Hollywood. The expression in his face is absolutely price winning!
yesss! I hope this one wins the Oscars
It would be a downgrade for him; but I suppose the pay would be better.
He is good.
I also wish that someone in the media would show more people committing acts of humanity & kindness instead of all these race-baiting videos that stir up hate.
No they will corrupt him
THe hardest part is the dude doesn't even cry because of how much he's thinking about where he gonna sleep aswell...
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No doubt
He is a actor.probaly will
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life
@@madisonvlado3937 how does that make hunger n cold go way are u gunna live eternal starving and cold away
The level of trust required for the blind and or the deaf to survive. That's truly something.
I was a homeless teenager, and this perfectly captures the constant fight with yourself about morals, empathy, giving and taking.. etc.. This is one of the most powerful things I have ever seen, having memories of when I was that kid not so long ago.
HUG YOU. ♥️💕❣️💖🌸🌺🌼🌈🌈
ify man when i was 13 me my mom and my baby sibllings we literally went homeless man
Much lobe. Happy your staying up fam
@NIKHIL M sometimes yeah. i got a hammock luckily and could just set that up wherever i could. it was kind of nice in the summertime lol
❤ Hope you keep on moving up!
God I’m so happy that they actually used an actor who is blind and deaf.
Ah man, I was trying to think he wasnt blind and deaf just to cheer me up. ;(
@@Ash.5ewe11 he isn't
@@Anonymous-cw2hb hes deaf and legally blind.
Yea, so im guessing they should use a rapist to play a rapist, and a gunman to play a gunman, heck they should get paraplegic to play a paraplegic
@@dominicpersaud1155 nobody ever said that but you
I was in tears. The world needs more young men and women like him. Kindness, love, caring and support overcomes a lot.
Instead of everyone saying “the world needs more like him”
People need to be saying “we need to be more like this”
That’s the problem, everybody thinks they are already righteous and good and do everything they can that there’s no need to change.
@@bigiron7547
Yes Nick, I would agree!
Your assessment is spot on.
I'm 75 and putting myself out there
so I can make a difference...but you know...every time I sacrifice a day of sitting in my rocker knitting is a day I get to meet someone else with a message I desperately need to hear!
I always want to be open to change.
God is PRESSING us to do so...at home, OTR (like me) or on a bike path or a city st.
We see and hear the world through the NEWS and people who control them. This acts of kindness is everywhere, and what makes them so great is they go unnoticed except by the few involved or witness too (like that lady sitting in the bus watching and smiles). All you have to do is believe this is how so many people are to lose that fear and enjoy being out in the world.
@@bigiron7547 100% in agreement
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IDK why this touched me so deeply?! We go through our days focusing on ourselves and never stop to truly see who is standing next to us. This was such a beautiful reminder for me.
Could bet my life that when this young guy waved to Artie when the bus left, Artie waved back. This amazing short film should be a lesson to all of us. Thanks Allen.
I was imagining the same thing
It's unfortunate that someone doing something this unselfish for someone else who they don't even know, is presented and viewed as a miracle of life.
There's power in kindness and treating people with dignity.
You are SO right. It leads to respect for all.
Compassion is everything without it your nothing
wow you discovered fire...
Some people exploit kindness as a weakness. Sad but true. That doesn’t stop me from being kind and treating people with respect but I do watch out for those who thrive of others by being negative
@@randyspencer5937 - Politicians like Joe Biden are nothing then.
I’m deaf and seeing this deaf and blind man makes me sad cus it’s so hard for him to not to see and hear I can’t imagine that I’m actually scared to be blind...
wow i'm so sorry to hear that
I'm scared to go blind too. And I have horrible eyesight plus my mom had glaucoma
I know this is dark humor but u took it to far😅
@@ikonikisop wut?
@@ikonikisop I’m deaf and dyslexic and have OCD sooo....?
Artie is blind and deaf but in last artie writes 'you will be ok' thats means that blind deaf can know the pain inside thats homeless teen...makes me cry
Everyone is busy in their world except some like that teen..
Thanks for bringing us to such a kind film..
I broke at, " he just wants to get home "... don't we all..
The irony of it is that Tareek has no home. He off all people knows what it like to want to get home. He yearns for it.
Oof right in the feels :(
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@@Heart2HeartBooks I'm in my late 40s and still can't find home!
does he wants to get home or was he looking for love? life....I broke when that woman looked at him deep in his soul
the homeless guy asking for change when he said it to the deaf and blind guy it was truly heartbreaking..
A message within a message.
@@staceykersting705 you nailed it.
I hope and pray that peace and love will prevail in this country and world... ☮️. K
As a Father of a 28 year old legally blind man, this gave me hope. Thank you.
You are strong, keep being amazing for yourself and your son. And never forget to give a good hug
@@computergeek2552 Thanks so much for your suggestion. I never hug him.
@@vdsilva6806 but u should
@@vdsilva6806 wtf 😂
Dear Mr. Silva, your son IS your hope.
I can’t bro😭 haven’t cried this hard in a second. This is so beautiful. A kid who’s going through a rough time finds the selflessness in him to help another person going through a rough maybe even rougher time, and is given hope through it. It just hits me so hard and inspires me to see people being human, giving and caring for others, being a community (even if it’s acting) ❤️😭🥰
Also the blind man seemed to still appreciate life, he was always smiling and calm, he seemed actually a happy person in spite his limitations.
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I an a retired Police Lieutenant 22 years and have seen it all. That made me cry like a baby, what a beautiful message. Thank you
I watched this and it really warmed my heart. I see so much wrong and bad anymore it's hard all over. I pray and thank God everyday for my home and my life. It's such a precious life. God provides, our freedom and choices we make can change everything. I choose to be kind to people. I choose to lead a righteous life. I choose to stand up for what is right even if I am alone. God has lead me through the darkest valley of my life, its been hard but God helped me. It's a miracle that I am still here. I will continue to be a good person and be alive, living each day with grace and gratitude for God and Jesus. Thank you for sharing this video with me. It warms my heart. 🧡🙏🏽✝️🙏🏽💛🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅
@Digby Dooright hi, I don't understand, how did watching a deer in a living room make you cry.
@Digby Dooright Was the deer video any good? ADHD and boredom talking lol.
I just want to say one thing: I could easily sit through 10 seasons of episodes if it covered the growing friendship between these two incredible characters. For all those involved - take a bow - I can't think of a group of actors/directors more deserving than those involved in producing this masterpiece.
I hope the next ep is tereek living in this mans home, becoming his full time caretaker...and in return got paid and have a nice home
YES!!! That’s something I would definitely subscribe to. 💕
Took the words right out of my mind. Be brilliant
@@jodigonzales2380 theres a french movie called the intouchables (2011) which is basically this plot and its really good if you haven't seen it! (I haven't seen the US version called the upside but i heard that ones not great so go with the french one first)
Someone must be cutting onions by me. 😭😭😭
There's someone cutting onions by me too 😢
Thanks for watching our film!
Someone just threw an onion at my face 😰
Uhgggggg onions 🥲😭
@@FeelingThrough pure Joy.
This Is One Of My Favorites Literally, I Felt Everything From Each Person And It’s Just A Beautiful Lesson Of Every Outcome . We All Have A Heart Where Some Don’t . Let’s Use It Together. See The Change In A Great Way . !!!!!!!
Talyia Lyia, I love your message :0) It's so true, some people have a swinging brick where their heart should be. But, like you say, together, I feel we CAN use it, our heart. There needs to be a contagion of love, us spreading it around, being happy to catch it - not even being selective where we put it, as long as it doesn't cause anyone to be compromised. It certainly won't kill anybody, like many other things that you can catch! Even when/ if we come across people who aren't lovely, they still, like all of us, do need to be loved. Love the fool who cut in the line, love the silly ass that dropped litter. We have to be the change we want to see. We can't expect people to care if we don't, if we aren't pushing for that change. Say to the line-cutter "hey, how would you like it, you cutting in essentially means the person at the back is missing their chance, that they've already waited for" & hope it makes them think. There's no point calling them names, if they're the kind of person that cuts in lines, calling them names will only reinforce their supposed entitlement to behave unfairly. Appealing to their better nature has a better chance, try to kill with kindness. You pick up that litter & put it in the bin, right in front of the person who dropped it, in the hope that it makes them think. Someone calls you names, say "thank you, for giving me names, you have names too" & leave it at that, try not to resort to flinging insults. It's not easy though, because when you see people being abusive to other people, a natural instinct to protect & sometimes punish can come to the fore, without another thought. In this way, I admit, I do step in & I bully the bullies. I can't stand to see someone being treated unfairly, poorly, wrongly. But I have been trying, to be more understanding of the "why" someone might be that nasty, trying to be more balanced in my responses & remembering what mother said, "two wrongs don't make a right".
This has thought me a huge lesson.
I can see
I can hear
I can talk
I can walk
I can be happy
Мастер Валенсуэла and we can all love
@@Ursaminor31 We just need improvement.
Мастер Валенсуэла check out some spiritual teachings of philosophy from India, healed my heart
What sucks the most is all of us that can see, hear, talk, and walk are the ones that are truly blind. We take for granted anything and everything. I suffer from BPD, anxiety, depression and PTSD and no matter how hard I try I am still blind..... God, family and my wife have truly been the my reason for living... Lord Please Help Us!!!
I thank God every day that I can walk and talk and see and hear, and ESPECIALLY in the Spring and Summer that I can see the beautiful colors that God paints the world!
It breaks my heart to see so much hate in the world. Just imagine a world where we all loved and respected one another.
We all wish that
I do... Every day. Im hopeful
Here on earth you just have to start with yourself and spread it to those you meet. Otherwise, that would be called heaven.
Can't have love without Conflict and Can't have respect without attitude. Just human nature
Would be nice
Truly one of the best ones on here. His friends didn't know what he was going through, and even though he was dishonest with the money, he truly had a good heart at the end.
Thanks VizzyB! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and the kind words.
He knew Artie would have put money in the mans cup if he knew the man was there begging.
It seemed like he felt entitled to the money for helping Artie, but felt guilty in the end.
This is such a beautiful. heartwarming 😢story. We maybe a seeing and an able person, but some of us are still blinded with our own laziness, self pity, pride and being so self absorbed. The deaf -mute man represents an able, capable, strong , dignified human being. I just love both the expressions of Tereek and Artie’s, their communication was endearing indeed. 😢Thank you so much for sharing❤
I can't even begin to understand how Artie lives his life without someone to support him
It's terrible what some people have to go through in this world, bless them!
He lives with his parents. Watch the documentary of the real Artie it's amazing
@@temetnosce1477 pls gimme the link of that documentry or the name
@@temetnosce1477 can you tell the name of the documentary
@@MegaAbhirox Documentary about the 1st DeafBlind actor to star in a film | 'Connecting the Dots'
“You’ll be ok.” The theme for all of us in 2021.
Yes, that is nice! I think it would be nice to say "I will be okay" every now and then. It would be comforting esp when we are down. Thanks! Very touching short film.
But will we really?
We will be alright with God on our side
This comment made me cry
I agree except, sadly, there are people in power who don't feel or care to feel the way we do. Look out for these people, for they want to take our freedoms. Freedoms to just be kind.
I’d pay to watch a full movie about this
Same
Omg same!
I'm so disappointed to find out that it wasn't a movie..
One of the best I've seen😌
@@mcw9853 goes to show empathy and kindness Unmatched 😊
I really love this! Never judge. Kindness is free. Kudos to the film maker/writer!
Three lessons I picked here:
1. Stop being busy all the time and look around you. Your little effort could make someone's day!
2. Share your life. You don't need to be a millionaire to help others.
3. _You're neither blind nor deaf._ You're more than capable. Let go of your excuses!
*PS: The third point is talking to me of the excuses and imaginary limitations I always set for myself. It's telling me that there are people breaking barriers, achieving much more with the little they have (or been given).*
*_Play the cards that you're dealt, and stop putting yourself in a box because perfection is a myth!_*
People who are deaf watching with subtitles: am I a joke too you?
Blind people unable to see the comment...
I rarely look at my device when riding the subway. I prefer observing the other riders, 98% of whom are staring at their phones. I construct stories about them based on their appearance. It's often a lesson in how not to be judgemental, but mostly it's the people who are dressed up like they're playing a character in a movie that is the most challenging. In the end, I'm just happy and grateful for the individual that I am and the life that I have.
A good summary.
Score : A+.
4. Deaf and blind is more than physical.
The metaphor when he Closed his eyes and covered his ears was amazing! Especially when as soon as he did that he almost lost the bus, signifying that he couldn't live a second Blind and Deaf because he couldn't realize that the bus had already stop and was leaving
Till I read this comment it hadn't stuck me either! Good observation👍🏽
Here come the English teachers
@@stopthecap4317 Nah that was kinda obvious
To me, it seemed like he found peace in that second like Artie, carefree and not too worried about catching the bus...
@@cellemac3014 I could see that especially how calm and collective the old guy seem despite his situation 😅...
When you think things are bad, remember Artie.
My names not Artie
@@danward8807 imagine not knowing what this comment meant
@@dianabong5294 imagine not knowing what a joke is
@@danward8807 imagine making a joke and giving no context
@@dianabong5294 you must be fun at parties 😐
Years ago I did a complete makeover on a lady who was deaf/blind. She had a translator (tapping on hand), ended up thanking me for my work wholeheartedly without even being able to see my work. "I trust what you have done is amazing" was relayed back to me. My heart was full❤️
i was homeless for 5 years too on Ny City and many people help me too now i have my studio but i never forget the Kindness of the New Yorkers
Wow good for you brotha! Keep it up congratulations!
Five years, wow, I am so happy to hear you made it off the streets, many do not. 💜
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@@chefpatrice1726 thanks yes the street is hard but after years and years to collect an save money in my bank account i was able to get my place first rent rooms late small studio an finally got may apartment today have 2 jobs my car and different life
@@kuki7500 You are blessed & congrats on where you've reached so far
Seeing in his notebook where it says “can i kiss you?” Just broke me.
This is his life , that notebook. The way he operates in this world . And he still thrives
I can’t even lie, I may or may not have cried at just how beautiful it was. I’m a man, and that’s ok that I cried. It was beautiful and really showed how even though we face different challenges we are still all brothers and sisters.
Hello beautiful lady how are you doing and your family
@@davidwilliam6945 ??????
We're are you from?
@@davidwilliam6945 first of all, he just said he's a guy, and second whoever it would be don't ask things like that...
Yes it's totally okay to cry irrespective of gender....u r great for sending out a beautiful message
the most important scene is when the camera panned at the lady on the bus to watch her realise that hug meant a thousand words
To all the kids facing this reality right now I hope you find the help you deserve, I feel your pain and it does get better eventually
Man its 4am, I haven't slept yet and this has me in tears lol. When he took that moment to see what it was like, to then appreciate what he does have. And when Artie told him he'd be ok, then that end shot. Brilliant short. Really loved this one!
I felt the same way. For a second, I thought it was going to end when it faded to black. I'm so glad it didn't. Those last three minutes hit so hard.
@@WordUnheard they could have easily ended it at him watching him get on the bus and leave but as you said, those last few minutes really drove it home. I was wondering if he'd have felt guilty for the money, but what he did with it was so kind.
Amen !!!
Thank you, Lucky Lex! Appreciate the kind words 🙏
@@cadavher the beautiful thing too is that Artie probably would’ve done the same if only he could hear the man when he asked
I just realizes how blind I am in my everyday life. So self involved
Exactly the same, and thus we don't see the problems of our close ones sometimes even though they are screaming for help in emotional space.
I think when that realization hits, it hurts us deeply. At least for me.
So true
The actor who plays Artie, Robert Tarango, is really deaf and blind.
That’s thoughtful for letting us know .. thank you ❤️✌🏻🕯👍🏻
Its been an honor and pleasure to watch him act so well!!
Nice to know thank you ❤️
THANK you for the info 👍🏻
I was wondering. Thank you