The Blind Sea

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The Blind Sea

2024

1h 34m

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THE BLIND SEA is an inspirational and breathtaking documentary about Australian Matt Formston, Paralympian and 4x World Champion blind surfer. Diagnosed with Macular Dystrophy at age five, Matt shares some of his processes that have enabled him to succeed at the highest level -- both in and out of the water, despite facing a lifetime of judgment and prejudice. This thought-provoking account explores the remarkable career of one of the greatest blind surfers of all time. With only 3% vision remaining, Matt aims to inspire the next generation. With insights from World Champions Layne Beachley AO, Sam Bloom, Joel Parkinson and big wave legends Lucas 'Chumbo' Chianca and Dylan Longbottom, the film follows Matt around the world, as he pushes his mettle to the limits and attempts his most fearsome and dangerous challenge yet, breaking the world record for a blind surfer and surfing the monster waves of Nazaré.

Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

This elegantly constructed documentary is his story, and it affords a revealing glimpse of how he navigates what would be a normal life if it weren’t for his accomplishments as an extraordinarily gifted big wave surfer.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 15, 2024

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This documentary is a reminder of a truth in sport, and life in general...

Rated: 3/5

Aug 13, 2024

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Graeme Tuckett

Stuff.co.nz

Fenech's understated and matter-of-fact recounting of Formston's life and achievements just makes them all the more impressive

Rated: 4/5

Oct 9, 2024

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

The general storytelling aspect and its poignant throughline have an undeniable universal appeal that should speak to the hearts of anyone with a passion they’ve refused to cast aside because, to others, it’s out of their potentiality.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 7, 2024

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Cain Noble-Davies

FILMINK (Australia)

… a well-framed look at disability in sports and a holistic and (however sporadically) thrilling look at sports in general.

Rated: 14/20

Aug 26, 2024

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Cris Kennedy

Inner East Review

This is certainly a sports film and there's plenty of folk out there who will love it for that reason, but I found The Blind Sea to be great storytelling, regardless of the surfboard.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 20, 2024

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THE BLIND SEA is an inspirational and breathtaking documentary about Australian Matt Formston, Paralympian and 4x World Champion blind surfer. Diagnosed with Macular Dystrophy at age five, Matt shares some of his processes that have enabled him to succeed at the highest level -- both in and out of the water, despite facing a lifetime of judgment and prejudice. This thought-provoking account explores the remarkable career of one of the greatest blind surfers of all time. With only 3% vision remaining, Matt aims to inspire the next generation. With insights from World Champions Layne Beachley AO, Sam Bloom, Joel Parkinson and big wave legends Lucas 'Chumbo' Chianca and Dylan Longbottom, the film follows Matt around the world, as he pushes his mettle to the limits and attempts his most fearsome and dangerous challenge yet, breaking the world record for a blind surfer and surfing the monster waves of Nazaré.

Director: Daniel Fenech
Producer: Heath Davis, Dylan Longbottom, Nicola Nossal
Screenwriter: Daniel Fenech
Production Co: Brick Studios
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Sports
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 34m