To celebrate the close of Filipino-American Heritage Month, the UNLV School of Nursing is hosting the Las Vegas premiere of the multi-award-winning documentary "Nurse Unseen" on November 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas. The film highlights the untold history of Filipino nurses and their impact on the American healthcare system. The film dives deep into the complex reasons behind the migration of Filipino nurses to the U.S. and examines the disproportionate effects of the pandemic on the Filipino-American community. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local health professionals. 

This event is made possible through the support of community partners, including Nevada Health Professionals Network (Harry Singh, President and CEO), My BestHealth First LLC, the Philippine Nurses Association of Nevada, CarePro Home Health and Hospice, and UNLV Division of Diversity Initiatives. 

Michele Josue is an Emmy Award-winning Filipino filmmaker whose feature debut "MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE" won 10 Best Documentary and Audience Awards from film festivals worldwide and boasts a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Michele is also the Executive Producer, Director, and Lead Editor of "HAPPY JAIL," the award-winning Netflix Original documentary series about the Cebu jail that is home to the world-famous “Dancing Inmates.”