Peripheral: Painting in the Dark (2016)
A moving glimpse into the mind of a painter and his ever expanding vision, even in the face of going blind. This documentary explores the struggles of Jimmy Abegg, forced to adapt his craft in light of a disease that will rob him of his sight. Peripheral asks how the loss of vision has altered his life, work and artistic habit for the worse and the better.
Director: Derek Pearson
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Jimmy Abegg as Self |
| Directing | Derek Pearson | Director |
| Writing | Derek Pearson | Writer |
| Production | Derek Pearson | Producer |
| Writing | Kevin Bouldin | Writer |
| Editing | Derek Pearson | Editor |
| Production | Ben Pearson | Producer |
| Crew | Ben Pearson | Cinematography |
| Production | Jimmy Abegg | Producer |
| Sound | Ross Wariner | Music |