THE BLIND SEA

THE BLIND SEA

Rating: PG   (Mild themes and coarse language)
Duration: 95 mins
Director: Daniel Fenech
Cast: Matt Formston, Dylan Longbottom
Genre: Documentary, Sport

 

EVENT SCREENING
SUN AUG 18, 2.30pm
Includes a Hop Nation beer

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 97% 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.

Official Trailer