A blind date at the movies

Can people who are blind or visually impaired watch movies? In Indonesia, a group of volunteers, who call themselves Bioskop Bisik, have found a way to help the blind enjoy movies — by whispering to them.

Inspired by them, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Dengkil’s Film Circle Club decided to organise a similar “blind date” for 23 students from the institution.

Students who are pursuing their foundation studies in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), science, law and engineering were paired with pupils from SK Pendidikan Khas (SKPK) Jalan Batu, Kuala Lumpur, to watch Wonder at the university’s Studio Orkid. They guided them by translating and explaining nondialogue scenes throughout the two-hour movie.

For Iman Roslan, one of the “whisperers”, it was an interesting experience for her.