There is a Crisis in Ethiopia
Here, over a million people live without sight. In fact it has one of the highest rates of blindness in Africa.
But one man is fighting to change that. Witness the incredible true story of Dr. Samuel, the only ophthalmologist for three million people.
Dedicating his life to serving the poor in his country, Dr. Samuel performs up to 60 cataract surgeries a day for those who would otherwise be forgotten.
Step inside the OR and witness the powerful impact a single surgeon can have on the lives of thousands of people- from children with cataracts to a blind mother who has never seen her son.
SCREENING ALERT: DEC 10, 2022
The End of Blindness will be screening on Dec 10, 8:30PM at the Newhall Laemelle Theater during the Santa Clarita International Film Festival. Tickets start at $20 – 25% of sales using our link will be donated to THAF.
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Help Someone See Again!
Be a part of the story with Tropical Health Alliance Foundation (THAF). For over a decade, THAF has been providing critical equipment and funding for high-volume cataract surgery in Ethiopia.
Together with Dr. Samuel, they’ve sponsored and completed over 20,000 cataract surgeries for those in need.
But the fight isn’t over— there are still thousands of people who are blind, in desperate need of a simple, $50 cataract surgery that they can’t afford.
If this film has inspired you, please visit www.thaf.org and find out how you can join Dr. Samuel in his fight to end treatable blindness in Ethiopia.
For just $50 you can help someone see again today!
NEWS, PRESS & AWARDS
Best Feature Documentary: 2022 Santa Clarita International Film Festival
The End of Blindness won Best Feature Documentary at the Santa Clarita International Film Festival! Accepting the award, AJ commented "Five years...
Best Director: 2022 LA Documentary Film Festival
AJ Martinson won Best Direction for The End of Blindness at the 2022 LA Documentary Film Festival! Checkout what audience members thought about the...
The End of Blindness in the Adventist Review
The Adventist Review released an article on The End of Blindness. Coming from an Adventist background, director AJ Martinson's faith plays a strong...
Official Selection: 2022 Santa Fe Film Festival
The End of Blindness will screen at the 2022 Santa Fe Film Festival this February. Ticketing information to be announced soon! Can't wait till...
Culture Honey’s Exclusive Interview with Dr. Samuel Bora
Culture Honey writer Brian Biery, reviewed The End of Blindness for their November edition and snagged an exclusive interview with Dr. Samuel Bora....
Jamie Roxx and AJ Talk About Giving Back, Cataract Surgery and Blindness in Ethiopia
Getting ready for Thanksgiving, pop art painter Jamie Roxx sat down with AJ Martinson on his live radio show Pop Roxx Radio to talk about the film,...
AJ & Jordan-Luke McDonald Discuss the Filmmaking Process for a Movie on Cataract Surgery in Ethiopia
Film critic Jordan-Luke McDonald sat down with AJ Martinson to talk about the process of filming The End of Blindness and its transformation from a...
Eva Trieger Praises Dr. Samuel’s Cataract Surgery
Journalist Eva Trieger praised Dr. Samuel's cataract surgery in Ethiopia and the movie in her article for San Diego Jewish World, an online...
Mike & Andy Hang with AJ to Talk About Cataract Surgery and The End of Blindness
AJ Martinson was on Hanging with Mike and Andy to talk about The End of Blindness and share how Dr. Samuel's work has inspired a young woman in...