If You Could See What I Hear (VHS, 1989)

I'd read the write-ups and was expecting a funny, kind-of inspirational, wholesome movie. Not. PG rating? Language and sexual inuendos (for example, Tom comments on a girlfriend's soft nipples, judging her to be about a B-cup) would make this a minimum of a PG-13, if not a soft R movie. I certainly wouldn't let any kid of mine sit and watch this. Tom Sullivan was a handsome but otherwise unremarkable 20-something, preoccupied with partying, girls and sex--the stereotypical college kid, bedding first one chick and then another. At one point, he almost lost the girl he ended up marrying because she called him when he was in bed with another girl! Yes, he was blind and didn't let that stop him and went on to become an accomplished musician, but is that so remarkable in and of itself? (I worked for a blind professor who was far more inspirational--and funny!) I found the whole premise a bit insulting to the visually impaired; it gave the impression that being blind and a normal person was somehow a phenominal accomplishment worthy of note, when there are many blind professionals who view their handicap as a detour, not a road block, and leave a monumental mark on society--and a legacy of virtue.

This movie makes you wake up and realize what life can be about. I seen this movie as a very young girl facing stage 4 Cancer. I was told I would not make it, while in the hospital I seen this movie. If a blind man can drive a car, jump out of a plane, save a drowning girl and live to tell about it. Then I could too.
This movie is about aspirations, believing in yourself and overcoming the bounds set forth by society. Living life to the fullest regardless of handicaps and never accepting pity. This movie although funny at time will make you realize if this person can do this, then why can't I.
It worked for me!

I saw this movie years ago and wanted to own it for myself. It took quite a while to find an affordable copy. It is based on a true story of a blind man that refuses to act blind. He even drives a car and saves a child from drowning. Wonderfully funny too.

i think this movie is excellent. it had humor, drama, reality, and was an all around great movie. if you didnt like it, most likely its because you dont have a heart. it has to be one of the best movies out there. i just want to find a soundtrack to it. the songs were wonderful and i would love to get a copy of the music. if i can find the movie on dvd, i will be first in line to buy it!!!

Sorry for delay, the recipient just watched the movie. Great movie/docu-drama. Marc Singer is someone we'd love to see more of even today!