Come See Me in the Good Light
Viewer advice: contains discussion of suicide.
From darkness into light, this poetic documentary brings us to the brink of what it means to love.
Celebrated non-binary American poet Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley are partners and fellow artists. When Gibson is diagnosed with stage-four ovarian cancer and only given two years to live, they embark on a journey through trips to the oncology clinic, chemotherapy and the all-too-immediate realities of life and death. Every step of the way, the couple speak openly about their experiences, determined to find happiness and inspiration where others might see defeat.
Directed by Ryan White (The Case Against 8, MIFF 2014) and co-produced by queer comedian and cancer survivor Tig Notaro, Come See Me in the Good Light uses archival footage and Gibson’s own words as a poet laureate to bring this poignant story of queer love, mental health struggles, catharsis, and sexual and gender acceptance to life. With humour at its heart and a fire in its belly, this Sundance Festival Favorite Award winner is a powerful reminder of the importance of art in times of personal and political turmoil.
“[A] heartfelt portrait of two artists and soulmates going through the worst life has to offer and feeling every moment of it as deeply as they possibly can.” – RogerEbert.com
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Director Ryan White is a guest of the festival and will be in attendance at all sessions of the film.
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