Relaxed Screening: Come See Me in the Good Light

Oscar® nominated for Best Documentary, Come See Me in the Good Light is a luminous and unflinching portrait of poet Andrea Gibson, following their journey after receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis. The emotional landscape of Megan, Andrea’s wife and caregiver, unfolds with quiet intensity as she balances her fierce love and the struggle to care for herself. In a moment of grace, Andrea receives hopeful news—and returns to the stage for what may be a final performance. A deeply affecting, unexpectedly joyful meditation on mortality, partnership, and the healing power of art.

The couple’s love story is the emotional heartbeat of the film. “It’s the weirdest thing to say,” Gibson says in the film, “but if I die, Meg’s really going to need me to support her through those feelings. I can’t stand the idea of not being there for her through that.” It’s these moments of dark humor that make the film a standout.

Reviews"The film is true to Gibson’s persona, which is marked by everything you expect from a poet: thoughtfulness, tenderness, and thorough self-awareness." – Roger Ebert

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