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China's Blind Cinema is a lifeline for Beijing's visually-impaired

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Many of us enjoy watching movies on the big screen. But what is it like for people who can't see?


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By Katrina Yu, Abdullah Alikhil

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Many of us enjoy watching movies on the big screen. But what is it like for people who can't see?


China has the highest number of blind people in the world. But one community cinema in Beijing is among a growing number theatres to cater to the vision-impaired. A makeshift cinema is set up in central Beijing. What makes it unique? The entire audience is blind. The weekly screenings are narrated by volunteers.


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