Notes on Blindness
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Overview
After losing sight in 1983, John Hull began keeping an audio diary, a unique testimony of loss, rebirth and renewal, excavating the interior world of blindness. Following on from the Emmy Award-winning short film of the same name, Notes on Blindness is an ambitious and groundbreaking work, both affecting and innovative.
Genres
- Drama
- Documentary
General Information
Release Date: 2016-07-01
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 90 min
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