The Blind Sea
DirectorDaniel Fenech
CastsLayne Beachley, Dylan Longbottom, Sam Bloom, Joel Parkinson, Matt Formston, Lucas 'Chumbo' Chianca
Duration95 minutes
Rating
GenreDocumentary, Sport
Synopsis
The Blind Sea follows elite Australian athlete Matt Formston and big wave legend Dylan Longbottom as they charge the biggest wave ever ridden by a blind surfer. At the age of five Matt lost 95% of his vision. Determined to lead a fulfilling life Matt's parents gave him the tools to take back control of his life, becoming a highly successful corporate executive, Paralympian, World Champion, World Record Holder and World Cup Gold Medalist in Tandem Cycling, 3x World Champion surfer, husband and father to three. Exploring the themes of perseverance, determination, the high performance mindset, community, diversity, inclusion, and overcoming adversity, this film is a celebration of the human spirit, a family friendly film that will resonate with audiences all over the globe. As Matt chases his next goal, he wants to prove that disability or not, that you can achieve anything if you want it bad enough.
The Blind Sea is showing in cinemas since August 15, 2024 to August 18, 2024