Come See Me in the Good Light

Description

Spoken word icon and poet laureate Andrea Gibson navigates their final tour amid a devastating and incurable cancer diagnosis. Andrea and their partner, poet and writer Megan Falley, share their journey in this powerful portrait of love and resilience. Their intellect and compassion bring a vibrant accessibility to the cycles of treatment and the toll of caregiving. The couple’s compassion for one another is a refreshing reminder that it is always an option to meet life’s toughest moments with grace. And humor! Gibson’s wit is on full display throughout the film, daring you not to laugh along with them. Director Ryan White’s unique bond and deep respect for his subjects allows the film to unfold with stunning intimacy, as he documents the highs and lows in Gibson’s fight for more time. Produced by Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, and Tig Notaro, the story of Come See Me in the Good Light is a gift from two radically brave people. —Jessie Fairbanks

Director Ryan White

Ryan White studied documentary filmmaking at Duke University before launching his career with Pelada (2010). He is a three-time Primetime Emmy nominee for The Case Against 8 (2014), The Keepers (2017), and Pamela: A Love Story (2023), and a News & Documentary Emmy winner for Goodnight Oppy (2022). Among his other films are Good Ol’ Freda (Festival 2013), Serena (2016), and Assassins (2020).

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