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This Blind Gamer Teaches Me to Play Mortal Kombat

Subcultured is an original documentary series that sheds a well-deserved light on the lesser-known subcultures that inspire and influence mainstream culture today, from gamers with disabilities to the cowboys and cowgirls of the gay rodeo. Filmmaker Josef Lorenzo explores the origins of different subcultures and what makes those communities unique and important spaces.

This Blind Gamer Teaches Me to Play Mortal Kombat

Season 1 Episode 1 | 13m 26s | CC

Carlos Vasquez is a competitive Mortal Kombat player that's competed at EVO, the largest fighting game tournament in the world. He's also completely blind. Carlos is part of a community of blind gamers that support each other, and even consult with developers on how to improve their games.

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