Two Blind Sisters See For The First Time: A Nat Geo Short Film Showcase

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A powerful short film about Sonia and Anita, two sisters living in poverty who have been blind since birth. The nonprofit organization 20/20/20 provided free operations to these sisters. Watch as the bandages come off and they are able to see for the first time in their lives.

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A powerful short film about Sonia and Anita, two sisters living in poverty who have been blind since birth. The nonprofit organization 20/20/20 provided free operations to these sisters. Watch as the bandages come off and they are able to see for the first time in their lives.

07 Oct 2014 13:52 IST

TBI Team

Two Blind Sisters See For The First Time: A Nat Geo Short Film Showcase

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Watch this powerful short film below about Sonia and Anita, two sisters who have been blind since birth. The nonprofit organization 20/20/20 provided free operations to these sisters. This has made it possible for them to see their mom for the first time! 20/20/20 provides such operations to thousands of other people in developing countries. This short film by Blue Chalk Media shares the sisters’ poignant story and captures their initial experiences after the bandages come off. It is a part of National Geographic's Short Film Showcase.

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