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Award-Winning ‘Beyond Sight’ Documentary Now Streaming

Explore the history and lasting impact of The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio in the film Beyond Sight: A Legacy of Empowerment, a 30-minute documentary produced by WGTE Public Media as part of its Toledo Stories series. The film shares the organization’s century-long legacy through the voices of clients, staff and community members, highlighting its mission since its founding in 1923. Available to stream in multiple formats. sightcentertoledo.org/beyond-sight/

Toledo Filmmakers ‘Burt The Movie’ now Streaming

An indie dramedy from Toledo-raised filmmakers Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper is now reaching audiences worldwide with the streaming release of Burt The Movie. Written, produced and directed by Burke alongside Cooper, the film follows a 69-year-old Los Angeles street musician living with Parkinson’s disease whose life is upended when a young man arrives claiming to be his son. Filmed in just seven days on a micro-budget, the black-and-white feature has earned festival recognition, including Best Comedy Feature at Cinequest and Best Picture at the Phoenix Film Festival. Burt The Movie is now available on Apple TV, Amazon and other streaming platforms.

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Award-Winning ‘Beyond Sight’ Documentary Now Streaming

Explore the history and lasting impact of The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio in the film Beyond Sight: A Legacy of Empowerment, a 30-minute documentary produced by WGTE Public Media as part of its Toledo Stories series. The film shares the organization’s century-long legacy through the voices of clients, staff and community members, highlighting its mission since its founding in 1923. Available to stream in multiple formats. sightcentertoledo.org/beyond-sight/

Toledo Filmmakers ‘Burt The Movie’ now Streaming

An indie dramedy from Toledo-raised filmmakers Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper is now reaching audiences worldwide with the streaming release of Burt The Movie. Written, produced and directed by Burke alongside Cooper, the film follows a 69-year-old Los Angeles street musician living with Parkinson’s disease whose life is upended when a young man arrives claiming to be his son. Filmed in just seven days on a micro-budget, the black-and-white feature has earned festival recognition, including Best Comedy Feature at Cinequest and Best Picture at the Phoenix Film Festival. Burt The Movie is now available on Apple TV, Amazon and other streaming platforms.

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