Notes ON Blindness
Synopsis
In 1983, John Hull lost his remaining light sensation after nearly three years of blindness, prompting him to document his experiences on audiocassette.
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Synopsis
John Hull recalls the moment he lost his sight in 1983, reflecting on the emotional toll of blindness. Over three years, he recorded his thoughts on audiocassette, capturing his experiences and memories of loved ones, including his daughter Imogen. The film dramatizes these recordings, revealing Hull's struggle with isolation and his search for understanding in a world without light. Directed by Peter Middleton and James Spinney, "Notes on Blindness" was an official selection at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
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The GuardianThis absorbing film soberly reconstructs audio diaries that chart theologian John M Hull’s experience of becoming blind.
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Why Watch
- Find out how blindness affects family connections.
- See the emotional impact of losing visual memories.
- Meet a man who finds beauty in sound.
Did You Know
- The protagonist lost his sight just days before he was born.
- He lost sight in his left eye as a teenager and has been blind for nearly 3 years.
- He has no visual memories of his daughter Elizabeth, who is now 16 months old.
- The earliest experience of panic related to his blindness occurred in December.
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When did the person in the documentary go blind?
The person went blind just a few days before they were born.
What date did the person experience nearly 3 years of blindness?
The person experienced nearly 3 years of blindness starting from 11th of June, 1983.
What is the age of the person's daughter Imogen?
Imogen is mentioned to be the person's daughter, but her current age is not specified in the transcript.
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