ULTIMATE DOCS COMPETITION

BLINDSIDED

USA, 2006, 60 min., English

Director: Talia Osteen
Producer: David Coleman
Cinematography: Mark Moormann
Editing: Oliver Peters, David Coleman
Music: Diane Ward
Sound: Richard Achor
Production company: Starbird Films
Print Source:
Starbird Films
411 Trovillion
Winter Park, FL 32789
Tel.: (407) 539-0471
Fax: (407) 539-0460
e-mail: info@blindsidedthemovie.com
www.blindsidedthemovie.com


Blindsided

When eleven-year-old Jared starts to lose his sight, the once close-knit Hara family starts to unravel. The result of a rare hereditary disease, Jared’s sudden blindness throws his parents and sister into a whirlwind of guilt, blame, sadness and loss - all of which is honestly and openly presented in this riveting debut documentary from Talia Osteen. As Jared’s parents try to hold on to their marriage, Jared’s own candid insights about his blindness and the effect it has on his family provide a moving backdrop for this inspiring film about self-discovery and determination. Forced to give up his one true passion, hockey, Jared’s need for a creative outlet takes him to the guitar, which he quickly masters and which brings him the opportunity of a lifetime courtesy of his favorite band, Shinedown. Together with his steadfast friend Ali, Jared finds the courage to resume many of his typical daily activities and to take on a few challenges he never though possible. In turn, Jared’s strength of character and resilience give his family the inspiration to fight to stay together.

Talia Osteen an Orlando, Florida native, is a graduate of the University of Southern California's School of Cinema and Television Production. An actor since the age of ten, she has starred in five national television series including What About It? and Secrets of the Animal Kingdom. Osteen currently resides in New York where she is a Creative Executive for Blueprint Films.

Filmography:

Blindsided (2006), a debut documentary feature

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 AT 5:30 PM./GALLERY THEATRE

SCREENING WITH MY EYES

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 AT 6:00 PM./THE WILMETTE THEATRE

SCREENING WITH MY EYES