Phil, United Kingdom

Full film (10 minutes) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDNXQPbacsM

An Exercise in Perspective is an experimental documentary and fundraising film, which follows the story of blind runner Phil Harrison.

Born fully sighted, Phil has lost eyesight from two unfortunate moments – an injury to his left eye as a teenager, compounded by a cancer diagnosis in his right eye when he turned 60. He now has less than 5% vision, only afforded to him with an artificial iris.

Many people could become reserved after such bad luck — Phil has decided to run.

In 2026 he will run his first ever marathon, the London Marathon, raising money for the UK sight loss charity: RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People).

As the frontman of infamous punk band Social Security he has always been defiant and young-at-heart. The band provide the perfect soundtrack to his story.

Immersive, mixed-media and a DIY project — the documentary gives a perceptual insight into Phil’s excitable, scrappy and inspirational spirit.