Blindsight
2006 · 104 min · ★ 6.8 · Documentary, Adventure
Six blind Tibetan teenagers climb the Lhakpa-Ri peak of Mount Everest, led by seven-summit blind mountain-climber Erik Weihenmayer.
Directed by Lucy Walker
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- G Gavin Attwood Self
- S Sally Berg Self
- S Sonam Bhumtso Self
- D Dachung Self
- J Jeff Evans Self
- G Gyenshen Self
- S Stefani Jackenthal Self
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Michael Brown Self -
Erik Weihenmayer Self - S Sabriye Tenberken Self
- T Tashi Pasang Self
- C Charley Mace Self
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