A Curiosity Original, Blindspots is a 10-episode TV documentary travel series hosted and directed by James Rath
Legally blind filmmaker James Rath travels the world, exploring accessibility, technology, and what it’s like for those with disabilities to truly travel without barriers.
Blindspots Episodes
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EPISODE 01 – “LOS ANGELES”
James returns to his former home city of Los Angeles, where he reconnects with old friends working in accessibility in the entertainment industry, enjoys Korean BBQ, some LA street food, and then hits the beach for a little surfing.
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EPISODE 02 – “SEATTLE / VANCOUVER”
After a surprise invite to visit the head of accessibility at Microsoft’s headquarters in Seattle, James heads to Vancouver, Canada’s jewel of the Pacific northwest, known for its breathtaking natural beauty and self-proclaimed title of “most accessible city in the world.”
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EPISODE 03 – “NEW YORK CITY”
How does the bustling island of steel and stone fare for those with disabilities? James sets out to discover what it’s like to travel blind in the Big Apple, to see if someone like him can make it there.
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EPISODE 04 – “LONDON”
James heads across the pond to discover what life for a blind traveler is like in a world capital like London. Among other adventures, he dives into the nation’s crown cuisine of Indian food and learns a new sport, created by and for the visually impaired.
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EPISODE 05 – “UNITED KINGDOM”
Escaping the hustle and bustle of the big city, James takes the train to visit the rest of England, from ghost tours and hiking in Scotland, to football in Liverpool, to an epic thrill ride in Wales, proving the rest of England is more accessible than one might think.
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EPISODE 06 – “TEXAS”
James and his older brother Colton head to the capitol of Austin to sample incredible BBQ from a blind pitmaster and live music from a blind musician. A short road trip to Houston connects them with blind celebrity chef Christine Ha, proving everything is possible in the Lone Star State.
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EPISODE 07 – “GERMANY”
James and his sister Cassie visit Frankfurt and Mainz, enjoying beer and brats – and exploring Germany’s infrastructure of support for the visually impaired. This culminates in a tour of the Dialogue Museum, where the sighted show’s crew must navigate the whole exhibit in the dark.
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EPISODE 08 – “SWITZERLAND”
James and his sister Cassie travel to the sparkling city of Zurich, and visit ETH Zurich, the MIT of Europe, where they try out prototypes of new technological solutions for accessibility. Finally, they venture to the top of a tall peak in Davos, for an evening in an igloo.
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EPISODE 09 – “TOKYO”
In Tokyo, a city of over 24 million, James tries not to get lost in the crowd as he attempts to conquer his fear of seafood, meets a blind breakdancer who grew up here, and learns how the sighted and blind alike prepare for the city’s next natural disaster.
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EPISODE 10 – “OSAKA/KYOTO”
The bullet train takes James to Osaka, and toward his ultimate goal: to climb Mount Fuji. Outside the big cities, James searches for peace in Kyoto’s myriad of temples. Sacred traditions and a mountain covered in monkeys offer a new perspective on life.
How to watch Blindspots?
Blindspots is available to watch on CuriosityStream with a subscription and includes HD-4K quality, closed captions, and audio descriptions.
Alternatively you can watch Blindspots with ads on Roku TV with closed captions and HD Quality.