Denver, CO – Poet Andrea Gibson is facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, and her journey-captured in the profoundly moving documentary Come See me in the Good Light-is offering audiences a raw and intimate look at life, love, and acceptance in the face of mortality. The film, directed by Ryan White, premiered at Sundance and is now available on Apple TV+.
Come See Me in the Good Light isn’t a story about dying; itS a story about living until the very last breath. Gibson, 49, a celebrated spoken-word artist, learns she has cancer and decides to confront it not with despair, but with the beauty and power of her poetry, alongside her partner, Megan Falley. The documentary offers a poignant exploration of how we navigate life’s final chapters, and the enduring strength of human connection.
The film follows Gibson and Falley as they navigate treatment, share memories, and grapple with the realities of a looming goodbye.White’s direction is marked by a delicate modesty and surprising humor,avoiding the pitfalls of exploitative reality television. Rather, the film unfolds as a deeply personal and honest portrait of their daily lives, punctuated by Gibson’s powerful verses.
Gibson intends to face cancer “with all the beauty with which her poetry is imbued and all the power she recognizes in it,” according to Telerama. The film doesn’t offer easy answers, but allows Gibson to articulate her own acceptance, choosing to tell her story-and falley’s-as a means of fighting the disease and seizing precious time.
Award-winning at the Sundance festival, Come See Me in the Good light (United States, 2025, 1h44 min) is currently streaming on Apple TV+.
