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Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)

Come See Me in the Good Light poster
Directed by
Ryan White
Genre
documentary film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 44m
Rated
R
Rating
7.4 of 10 from 36 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This documentary traces the life of poet and activist Andrea Gibson. It follows their journey through personal struggles and creative expression.

intimatereflectivepoignantcontemplativewarmbittersweetupliftingemotionally resonant

What happens

Come See Me in the Good Light is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Ryan White. Retracing the life of American poet and activist Andrea Gibson, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2025, where it received positive reviews from critics and won the Festival Favorite Award. The documentary was critically acclaimed, being included on the National Board of Review Top 5 Documentaries of 2025, receiving several awards and nominations including the Academy Awards, Satellite Awards and Film Independent Spirit Awards. American singer-songwriters Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile wrote and performed the original song "Salt Then Sour Then Sweet". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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