Possibilities Documentary

A collage of four scenes from the film: A woman with rich brown skin and a round, radiant face. A woman walks in front of the U.S. Capitol with a white cane. A light-skinned man smiles while holding a white cane at an intersection. Helen Keller smiles, surrounded by children.

2024 • 1h 39m • TV-G • Documentary • CC • AD

Celebrating the legacy of Helen Keller as told through the shared stories of 21st-century voices.

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Want to watch Possibilities? Beginning June 27, the award-winning documentary film will make its streaming debut on Helen Keller’s 146th birthday, with availability on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, Biblio+, and Kanopy. Pre-order on Apple TV today and be among the first to watch.

New York Premiere of Possibilities at Carnegie Hall

On June 27, 2026, celebrate Helen Keller’s 146th birthday at Carnegie Hall with the New York premiere of Possibilities, AFB’s award-winning documentary. The evening includes a live panel discussion with director Bill Sarine and participants from the film.

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About the Film

Possibilities is a co-production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and BeachGlass Films. Director Bill Sarine brought together a collaborative team of both blind and sighted individuals. The full-length documentary proudly stands as the first widely released film to offer open audio description, ensuring accessibility for all audiences.

Various members of the Possibilities documentary surround a quote from the film that states, Helen Keller broke the mold and it created a new beginning for people with disabilities all around the world. - Tony Stephens, Possibilities Cast Member

Information about past and upcoming documentary screenings can be found on our Event Page: Possibilities Screenings.

Film Highlights

The documentary has been recognized at festivals across the United States and worldwide, receiving 14 Laurel Awards to date. From the New York Lift-Off Film Festival to the Bridges International Film Festival in Corinth, Greece, Possibilities has left a lasting impact, showcasing the unforgettable path that Helen Keller shaped for today's generation.

Laurel Awards sit alongside each other — Featuring five of the film's prestigious festival awards: Impact Doc Awards, Beach Cities Inspirational Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival, Champion Film Salon International Film Festival, and Power24 International Film Festival.

On March 29th, 2025, attendees at the Garden State Film Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, filled the theater steps from the world-famous Jersey Shore boardwalk to attend a screening of the AFB documentary. The screening sold out, with more than 215 attendees, and was well-received by the audience. The following evening, director Bill Sarine accepted the Broader Vision Documentary Award, presented to the top full-length documentary at the festival.

Learn more about the film's journey in our 2024 Annual Report feature: Documentary Film Possibilities Released, Gains Traction in Festival Circuit.