Institute of Contemporary Arts London (ICA) presents BLINDSIGHT, a documentary that “follows the gripping adventure of six Tibetan teenagers who set out to climb the 23,000 foot Lhakpa Ri on the north side of Mount Everest. A dangerous journey soon becomes a seemingly impossible challenge made all the more remarkable by the fact that the teenagers are blind” (Blindsight). The film has received 4 international awards and has claimed praising reviews. The screening will begin on the 8TH of August, and will continue to run throughout the Olympics, until the 28TH of this month.

Interview with director Lucy Walker

Interview with BLINDSIGHT protagonists

For screening schedule and tickets, please visit http://www.ica.org.uk/

Related links http://www.blindsightthemovie.com/film.html