Notes on Blindness
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Beamafilm | Beamafilm |
About Notes on Blindness
Notes on Blindness is a 2016 English-language drama and documentary film directed by James Spinney and Pete Middleton. The cast is led by John M. Hull, Marilyn Hull, Dan Renton Skinner. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Notes on Blindness was produced by Archer's Mark, Impact Partners, and Creative England and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 1, 2016.
- Director
- James Spinney, Pete Middleton
- Writers
- Pete Middleton, James Spinney
- Release date
- July 1, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Archer's Mark, Impact Partners, Creative England
Notes on Blindness cast & crew
Notes on Blindness was directed by James Spinney and Pete Middleton and written by Pete Middleton and James Spinney.
The cast features John M. Hull as Himself (voice), Marilyn Hull as Herself (voice), Dan Renton Skinner as John Hull, Simone Kirby as Marilyn Hull, Eileen Davies as Madge Hull, and David Hobbs as Jack Hull.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Spinney, cinematography is by Gerry Floyd, and it was produced by James Spinney and Mike Brett.
Is Notes on Blindness worth watching?
Notes on Blindness holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and documentary, Notes on Blindness is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Notes on Blindness
John M. Hull
Himself (voice)
Marilyn Hull
Herself (voice)
Dan Renton Skinner
John Hull
Simone Kirby
Marilyn Hull
Eileen Davies
Madge Hull
David Hobbs
Jack Hull
Victoria Wicks
Librarian
Jamie Bradley
Faith Healer
Imogen Hull
Herself (voice)
Thomas Hull
Himself (voice)
Lizzie Hull
Herself (voice)
Gaby Hull
Herself (voice)
Notes on Blindness — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Notes on Blindness in United States?
Notes on Blindness is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Notes on Blindness in?
Notes on Blindness is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Notes on Blindness?
Notes on Blindness runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Notes on Blindness rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 72 ratings.
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