"As a young soldier in the Vietnam War, an enemy grenade cost Michael Naranjo his eyesight. Though the Tewa artist came home with no eyes and the use of one hand, he went on to successfully pursue his dream of becoming a sculptor."
2025-06-15en85m
DramaDocumentary
Dream Touch Believe is an award-winning, critically acclaimed feature documentary that follows the inspiring story of Santa Clara Pueblo sculptor Michael Naranjo. As a young man Naranjo lost his eyesight in the Vietnam War, but not his vision. He fought past critics and a war injury to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming an acclaimed artist.
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Director
Jenna Naranjo Winters
Cinematography
Bill Stengel
Editor
Steve Kobren
Sound Supervisor
Karol Urban
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