
As a young Vietnam War soldier, a grenade blast robbed Michael Naranjo of his eyesight. But he didn’t lose sight of his integrity and ambition. He fought past critics and social stereotypes to harness the life of his dreams. Dream Touch Believe is a timeless, award-winning biographical documentary about a man who succeeded in doing what he was told he couldn’t do. Although Naranjo has no eyes and the use of just one hand, the Indigenous artist creates sculptures coveted by collectors worldwide. The shadow-like bronzes treasured for their haunting beauty are displayed prominently in homes, museums, and grand institutions like the White House and Vatican. But it’s Naranjo’s life story that continues to spark hope within people of all walks of life. Dream Touch Believe is a film that will inspire audiences of all ages.
- Year2025
- Runtime84 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereOregon Premiere
- GenreDocumentary
- Content WarningWar/Combat
- AwardsJury Award Best Documentary Feature – Santa Fe International Film Festival, Audience Award Best Documentary Feature – Naples International Film Festival, Director’s Choice Award Most Inspiring Documentary – Sedona International Film Festival, Audience Award Best Documentary Feature – Sedona International Film Festival, Audience Award Best Native Cinema – Durango Independent Film Festival.
- Social Media
- DirectorJenna Naranjo Winters
- ScreenwriterJenna Naranjo Winters
- ProducerJenna Naranjo Winters
- FilmmakerJenna Naranjo Winters
- CastMichael and Laurie Naranjo
- CinematographerBill Stengel
- EditorStephen Kobren
- Sound DesignKarol Urban
As a young Vietnam War soldier, a grenade blast robbed Michael Naranjo of his eyesight. But he didn’t lose sight of his integrity and ambition. He fought past critics and social stereotypes to harness the life of his dreams. Dream Touch Believe is a timeless, award-winning biographical documentary about a man who succeeded in doing what he was told he couldn’t do. Although Naranjo has no eyes and the use of just one hand, the Indigenous artist creates sculptures coveted by collectors worldwide. The shadow-like bronzes treasured for their haunting beauty are displayed prominently in homes, museums, and grand institutions like the White House and Vatican. But it’s Naranjo’s life story that continues to spark hope within people of all walks of life. Dream Touch Believe is a film that will inspire audiences of all ages.
- Year2025
- Runtime84 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereOregon Premiere
- GenreDocumentary
- Content WarningWar/Combat
- AwardsJury Award Best Documentary Feature – Santa Fe International Film Festival, Audience Award Best Documentary Feature – Naples International Film Festival, Director’s Choice Award Most Inspiring Documentary – Sedona International Film Festival, Audience Award Best Documentary Feature – Sedona International Film Festival, Audience Award Best Native Cinema – Durango Independent Film Festival.
- Social Media
- DirectorJenna Naranjo Winters
- ScreenwriterJenna Naranjo Winters
- ProducerJenna Naranjo Winters
- FilmmakerJenna Naranjo Winters
- CastMichael and Laurie Naranjo
- CinematographerBill Stengel
- EditorStephen Kobren
- Sound DesignKarol Urban
