Feeling Through
A homeless teenager and a deafblind stranger discover unexpected friendship during a life-changing nighttime journey through New York.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- compassionate
- intimate
- hopeful
- reflective evening
- short film viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly celebrate the short for its compassionate social perspective, emotionally affecting performances, and humane portrayal of connection across profound barriers.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tereek and deafblind Artie must develop tactile and improvised ways to understand each other during their nighttime journey.
Tereek's search for shelter and life on the margins shapes the encounter and its emotional stakes.
The reluctant assistance between unhoused teenager Tereek and deafblind Artie becomes a meaningful friendship.
The film follows a night-long journey through neon-lit New York City streets.
Films like Feeling Through, and why
The Station Agent
shared intimate humanism, urban marginalization, and a compassionate bond between strangers
The Intouchables
shared warm drama, unlikely friendship, and emotionally transformative cross-cultural connection
Shoplifters
shared social realism, vulnerable protagonists, and tender encounters on city streets
Movie Details
- Director
- Doug Roland
- Release Date
- 2019-12-03
- Runtime
- 19 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (48)
Cast
- Steven Prescod
- Robert Tarango
- Francisco Burgos
- Alestair Shu
- Javier Rodriguez
- Kelvin Coffey
- Jose Toro
- Luis Antonio Aponte
Where to watch in United States
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Feeling Through about?
- A homeless teenager and a deafblind stranger discover unexpected friendship during a life-changing nighttime journey through New York.
- What is Feeling Through like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Feeling Through as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Feeling Through violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Feeling Through.
- What did critics think of Feeling Through?
- Critics broadly celebrate the short for its compassionate social perspective, emotionally affecting performances, and humane portrayal of connection across profound barriers.
- Which films are like Feeling Through?
- Films with a similar feel include The Station Agent, The Intouchables, and Shoplifters.
- How long is Feeling Through?
- Feeling Through runs 19 minutes.
- Where can I watch Feeling Through?
- In United States, Feeling Through is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
