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 in his 60s. He now has less than 5% vision, afforded to him via 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 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 the film. Immersive, mixed-media and DIY the documentary gives an insight into Phil’s excitable, scrappy and inspirational spirit.

“THE THING WITH PUNK IS THE DIY ETHIC, IT’S SIMILAR TO THE RUNNING.

IT’S A BIT LIKE — HAVE A GO!
DON’T CARE! WHY NOT!”