The Illumination

2017 • 0h20m Documentary

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Tom Scott

Screenplay

Daniel Honan

Cast

Gordon Gund

Lulie Gund

Yannick Duwe

Release date

4/6/2017

Status

Released

Origin country

US