The Illumination (2017)
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.
Director: Tom Scott
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: April 6, 2017
Cast
- Gordon Gund - Himself
- Lulie Gund - Herself
- Yannick Duwe - Himself
- Jean Bennett - Herself
Screenplay
- Daniel Honan (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Aaron Neu
Editing: Aaron Neu
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
medical research, blindness, cure, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Illumination about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Illumination?
- The Illumination was directed by Tom Scott.
- Who stars in The Illumination?
- The Illumination stars Gordon Gund, Lulie Gund, Yannick Duwe, Jean Bennett.
- How long is The Illumination?
- The Illumination has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Illumination?
- The Illumination is a Documentary film.