The Illumination

2017

20 min

English

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When Gordon Gund went blind in 1970 at age 30 due to retinitis pigmentosa, he resolved to find a cure for the disease and created the Foundation Fighting Blindness. After decades of scientific research, a major breakthrough emerged, and this short film showcases the inspirational story of a 17-year-old Belgian boy who is a beneficiary of this work.

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Top Cast

Gordon Gund as Himself

Lulie Gund as Herself

Yannick Duwe as Himself

Jean Bennett as Herself

Top Crew

Tom Scott · Director

Daniel Honan · Screenplay

Aaron Neu · Cinematographer, Editor

Pamela Duevel · Producer

Holly Gordon · Executive Producer

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