
Undefined Things
2023

Representation Score
Fair
2016
Director
James Spinney, Pete Middleton
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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Notes on Blindness is a specialized, intellectually rich exploration of sensory transition. Its primary strength lies in its refusal to treat blindness as a tragedy, instead presenting it as a complex, alternative way of perceiving the world. However, the film's impact is limited by its narrow focus on a singular, homogeneous subject, which restricts its multi-layered breadth. Ultimately, the work shines in its disability-focused narrative structure while remaining within a traditional demographic framework.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses solely on the protagonist's internal changes and lacks any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge straight-centered assumptions.
The story primarily revolves around the male experience of John Hull. It lacks meaningful roles for women and does not challenge traditional gender power dynamics.
The film centers on a white male protagonist and does not include diverse racial or ethnic perspectives or use race-bent casting.
The film emphasizes personal truth over traditional religious or nationalistic structures. It avoids promoting singular religious or patriotic ideals, focusing instead on secular, psychological adaptation.
This film excels in representing disability by avoiding 'inspiration porn.' Instead, it explores the profound cognitive and sensory experiences of someone living with visual impairment.
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Limited or Absent
Official 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.

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