HOW WE SEE

How We See is a short docu film project. The film presents the deeply personal and moving narrative of Tom Monte, a blind musician and piano tuner, who has been navigating the streets of Manhattan for over fifty years. Despite facing unimaginable loss—including the deaths of his two children and his wife, Rita Montauredes, who battled glaucoma—Tom's resilience and quiet courage continue to shine. His journey exemplifies perseverance, dignity, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

Christiane is a New York-based, Canadian-born Cuban with over twenty-five years of experience producing video content for some of the largest public relations firms in the U.S. She is an accomplished executive producer committed to creating meaningful visual content across various platforms for a wide range of industries.

Her television career began at PBS WNET/Channel 13 in NYC, where she produced mini-documentaries and worked on several public affairs programs. She established and led the production department at MultiVu, a PR Newswire Company, overseeing national campaigns for major brands and corporations. Christiane's passion for producing compelling videos led her to establish her own production company, Terrebonne Productions, which aims to create visual content that empowers, informs, and educates the public.

I AM ARBESU is her first feature-length documentary, exploring a woman's profound and personal journey to discover the family and country she never knew.

I AM JUDIT is her second documentary, focusing on a first-generation Holocaust survivor. Judy finally reveals the hidden secrets of her harrowing childhood—a painful truth she has never shared with her own children until this film. The past is contrasted with the present, allowing us to experience the remarkable light that is Judy Sleed.