Blindsight

★★★★★

2006 · 1 h 44 min

Directed by Lucy Walker · USA · American Independent Cinema

DocumentaryAdventure

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Cast

Gavin Attwood Sally Berg Sonam Bhumtso Dachung Jeff Evans Gyenshen

Credits

Produced by: Sybil Robson Orr

Plot

Six blind Tibetan teenagers climb the Lhakpa-Ri peak of Mount Everest, led by seven-summit blind mountain-climber Erik Weihenmayer.

Sinekatalog’s take

An uplifting documentary about blind teenagers attempting a Himalayan climb with a pioneering mountaineer. Inspiring yet honest about friction and fear. A great pick for adventure and human-spirit stories.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (719 votes)
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