Notes on Blindness(2016)
Notes on Blindness Synopsis
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.
Notes on Blindness (2016) is a drama and documentary film directed by James Spinney, released on July 1, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars John M. Hull, Marilyn Hull, Dan Renton Skinner and Simone Kirby. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- James Spinney
- Writers:
- Ivana MacKinnon, Pete Middleton, James Spinney
- Producers:
- Mike Brett, Jo Jo Ellison, James Spinney
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Floyd
- Composer:
- James Spinney
- Production:
- Archer's Mark, Impact Partners, Creative England, ARTE, BBC Storyville, Cinephil, The Bertha Foundation, Fee Fie Foe, 104 Films, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, BFI, Doc Society
- Status:
- Released
Notes on Blindness (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Notes on Blindness before you stream it.
Notes on Blindness Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
David Hobbs
as Jack Hull
Victoria Wicks
as Librarian
Jamie Bradley
as Faith Healer
- Imogen Hull
Imogen Hull
as Herself (voice)
- Thomas Hull
Thomas Hull
as Himself (voice)
- Lizzie Hull
Lizzie Hull
as Herself (voice)
- Gaby Hull
Gaby Hull
as Herself (voice)
Key crew
Directed by James Spinney, written by Ivana MacKinnon, Pete Middleton and James Spinney, produced by Mike Brett, Jo Jo Ellison and James Spinney.
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Notes on Blindness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 77 ratings.
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Notes on Blindness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Notes on Blindness online?
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Notes on Blindness (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Notes on Blindness?
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The main cast of Notes on Blindness (2016) includes John M. Hull, Marilyn Hull, Dan Renton Skinner, Simone Kirby and Eileen Davies. The film was directed by James Spinney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Notes on Blindness released?
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Notes on Blindness was released on July 1, 2016 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Notes on Blindness worth watching?
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Notes on Blindness (2016) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Notes on Blindness?
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Yes. The official Notes on Blindness trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.