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Andrea Gibson Documentary 'Come See Me in the Good Light' Debuts on Apple TV+

The film centers on joy and artistry in the face of terminal cancer, with an unaltered ending that emphasizes life over death.

Overview

  • The documentary is now streaming on Apple TV+ starting November 14.
  • It follows poet Andrea Gibson and partner Megan Falley through life after an incurable ovarian cancer diagnosis, highlighting humor, intimacy and performance.
  • Director Ryan White chose to keep the original pre-death ending after Gibson died in July at 49, reinforcing that the story is about living rather than dying.
  • The film premiered at Sundance in January, won the audience-voted Festival Favorite award, and Gibson attended and embraced the finished cut.
  • Producers include Tig Notaro, Jessica Hargrave and Stef Willen, with an end-credits song by Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile, and Falley continues to present the film at screenings.