Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)
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A poignant documentary retraces the life and artistic journey of poet and activist Andrea Gibson as they navigate personal identity and a battle with cancer.
The story
The documentary follows the life of American poet and activist Andrea Gibson, beginning with their childhood and early struggles with identity and trauma. The film explores how Gibson's poetry serves as a vehicle for personal expression and advocacy for the LGBTQ community and against social inequalities. The narrative also delves into the personal relationship between Gibson and their wife, Megan Falley, as they navigate the complexities of life and the challenges of a medical diagnosis.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film documents the life of poet and activist Andrea Gibson, tracing their journey from childhood through their experiences with identity, family trauma, and the realization of their sexual identity. It highlights how their poetry serves as a tool to address personal pain and advocate for the LGBTQ community and against political inequalities. The film also captures the personal bond between Gibson and their wife, Megan Falley, specifically focusing on their shared experience and the drama of their battle with terminal ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2021. The production followed the couple through their treatment and care process in their home in Longmont, Colorado.
- First release year
- 2025
- Runtime (minutes)
- 104
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Ryan White
- Writers
- Sara Bareilles · writer; Brandi Carlile · writer
- Cast and characters
- Andrea Gibson; Megan Falley
- Genres
- documentary
- Themes
- identity; trauma; LGBTQ advocacy; cancer; love
- Tone and mood
- delicate; profound
- Premise and plot tags
- biographical; LGBTQ+; medical
- Content notes
- cancer
- Reception
- The film received positive reviews from critics and was described as a 'gateway into [the subject's] remarkable artistry' and a 'delicate portrait'. It received 'universal acclaim' on Metacritic.
- Reported review scores
- Metacritic · score: 81 · scale: 100 · review count: 12
- Awards and nominations
- Festival Favorite Award · Sundance Film Festival · win
- Production trivia
- The film was filmed in the couple's house in Longmont, Colorado.
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