The Blind

Sep 28, 2023

1h 50m

★ 6.1

The true story of the Robertson family.

Overview

Long before Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson became a reality TV star, he fell in love with Miss Kay and started a family, but his demons threatened to tear their lives apart. Set in the backwoods swamps of 1960s Louisiana, 'The Blind' shares never-before-revealed moments in Phil's life as he seeks to conquer the shame of his past, ultimately finding redemption in an unlikely place. This stunning cinematic journey chronicles the love story that launched a dynasty, the turmoil that nearly brought it crashing down, and the hope that rose from the ashes to create a foundation for generations to come.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Thriller

Production Companies

Tread Lively

GND Media Group

Stacey Films

The Blind Trailers

Cast

Phil Robertson

Aron von Andrian

Kay Robertson (née Carroway)

Amelia Eve

Kay Carroway, age 12

Scarlett Abinante

Phil Robertson, age 17

Matthew Erick White

Phil Robertson, age 12

Ronan Carroll

Kay Carroway, age 15

Brielle Robillard

Si Robertson

Aaron Dalla Villa

Si Robertson, age 10

Brasher Russell

Si Robertson, age 15

Grant Davidson

Alan Robertson, age 8-10

Jackson Dean Vincent

Church boy

Connor Beckham

Big Al Bolen

Connor Tillman

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