The Illumination (2017)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 20M

Director : Tom Scott
Writer : Daniel Honan

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Gordon Gund
Gordon Gund
Himself
Lulie Gund
Lulie Gund
Herself
Yannick Duwe
Yannick Duwe
Himself
Jean Bennett
Jean Bennett
Herself

Crews

Tom Scott
Tom Scott
Director
Pamela Duevel
Pamela Duevel
Producer
Daniel Honan
Daniel Honan
Screenplay
Aaron Neu
Aaron Neu
Editor
Aaron Neu
Aaron Neu
Director of Photography
Christine Vachon
Christine Vachon
Executive Producer
Holly Gordon
Holly Gordon
Executive Producer

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