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The Seeing Eye -
Free Film Service
The following video tapes are available free of charge
except for return postage and insurance. They may be borrowed by any interested
group. Please refer to the instructions on the Information
page.
- Harnessing Freedom (22 min. - VHS and 16 mm)
- Harnessing Freedoms tells the story of The Seeing Eye from its founding
in 1929 to present programs and services. It shows training in downtown
Morristown and at The Seeing Eye campus, and the special bond that forms
between a blind owner and his or her Seeing Eye dog. Seeing Eye graduates
talk about their training and the independence, dignity and confidence
their dogs bring them.
With a Dog's Eyes: Capturing the Life of Morris Frank (60
min. - VHS)- With a Dog's Eyes explores how actor Bill Mooney created a one-man
play about the first person to use a Seeing Eye dog. He brings to life
Morris Frank, whose single-minded determination to enable himself and
other blind people to travel independently with Seeing Eye dogs opened
a new world for them. The story touches the hearts of all who have overcome
adversity.
Keeping an Eye on a Friend (4:30 min. - VHS)- The story of a Seeing Eye dog told from the dog's point of view, tailored
to elementary-age audiences. A companion teacher's guide is available
from The Seeing Eye.
Choices: Living with Vision Loss (30 min. - VHS)- Choices shows newly blind people, their families, friends,
and medical and rehabilitation professionals that, with a positive outlook,
emotional support and professional instruction, life after sight loss
can remain rich and fulfilling. It addresses the trauma of vision loss,
availability of professional training and importance of family support
and features blind men and women who have chosen to move forward, despite
disability, to lead fulfilling, productive lives. Contact The Seeing
Eye for additional resources and information.
Partners: Life with a Seeing Eye Dog (20 min. - VHS)- Partners is an inspiring, informational, first-person look
at the independence, dignity and confidence Seeing Eye dogs provide.
In it, graduates of The Seeing Eye speak movingly about their devoted
partners and guides.
Seeing Eye Puppy Raisers: People Like You (18:30 min. - VHS)- Dogs raised in a kennel don't have the foundation of love and exposure
to society that Seeing Eye dogs need. Seeing Eye Puppy-Raisers,
narrated by Betty White, looks at the extraordinary volunteers who open
their homes and hearts to puppies destined to become Seeing Eye dogs.
It shows the nurturing they give the pups and underscores the importance
of their work to the success of The Seeing Eye.
Coming Home (23 min. - VHS)- Seeing Eye graduates often tell of well-intentioned interference and
misperceptions about the role of a dog guide from family, friends, employers
and colleagues. Coming Home helps them blend the dogs more seamlessly
into their daily lives by helping those closest to them understand what
a dog guide can and cannot do, and providing instruction on "dog
guide etiquette." It discusses orientation, meeting new people,
feeding, correction, public interference, travel and more.
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