Unseen Jerry Lewis Holocaust Film Explored in New Venice Documentary

'From Darkness to Light' delves into the troubled production and enduring mystery of 'The Day the Clown Cried,' a film never released to the public.

Jerry Lewis's 1972 film about a clown in a Nazi camp has never been officially released.
The documentary features never-before-seen footage and interviews about the film's chaotic history.
Legal and financial issues, along with Lewis's own regrets, contributed to the film's suppression.
Despite its failure, the film remains a subject of fascination and speculation among cinephiles.
The Library of Congress holds partial negatives, but a full release is unlikely due to legal restrictions.