Acting Blind (2006)
This touching documentary follows a cast of blind and visually impaired actors as they prepare Dancing to Beethoven, a play about blindness. The film takes us deep into the lives of the actors. We hear stories of their shock and disbelief at first losing sight and of their struggles coping with a life without it. We hear them talk about grieving and pining for the visual world. They tell the moving story of how this play is itself a victory, a type of salvation, for each of them. By opening night, at the renowned Place des Arts in Montreal, they are a close-knit cast, well-honed and ready to step out of the wings and into the light.
Director: Martin Duckworth
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Music: Robert Marcel Lepage
Cinematography: Martin Duckworth
Editing: Gérald Vansier
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
visually impaired person, acting, theatre
More Films by Director: Martin Duckworth
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Acting Blind about?
- This touching documentary follows a cast of blind and visually impaired actors as they prepare Dancing to Beethoven, a play about blindness. The film takes us deep into the lives of the actors. We hear stories of their shock and disbelief at first losing sight and of their struggles coping with a life without it. We hear them talk about grieving and pining for the visual world. They tell the moving story of how this play is itself a victory, a type of salvation, for each of them. By opening night, at the renowned Place des Arts in Montreal, they are a close-knit cast, well-honed and ready to step out of the wings and into the light.
- Who directed Acting Blind?
- Acting Blind was directed by Martin Duckworth.
- How long is Acting Blind?
- Acting Blind has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Acting Blind?
- Acting Blind is a Documentary film.
- Where was Acting Blind produced?
- Acting Blind was produced in Canada.