The Illumination

2017•20m•Documentary

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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G

Gordon Gund

Himself

L

Lulie Gund

Herself

Y

Yannick Duwe

Himself

J

Jean Bennett

Herself

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