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Come See Me in the Good Light

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"Come See Me in the Good Light" is a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing an incurable cancer diagnosis with joy, wit and an unshakable partnership. Through laughter and unwavering love, they transform pain into purpose, and mortality into a moving celebration of resilience.
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Come See Me in the Good Light is an emotionally searing yet gently radiant portrait of Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley's navigation of terminal illness that never loses sight of the warmth, humor, and love that defined their relationship.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Nov 26
4/4
Their story is in the caring hands of director Ryan White and results in a beautiful tribute to a steadfast, caring love and to a talented woman whose poetry strikes chords in the soul. Go to Full Review
Tim Grierson Screen International Nov 24
Director Ryan White’s film is an emotional viewing experience that was completed before Gibson’s passing, its moving centrepiece the poet’s long-term loving relationship with fellow writer Megan Falley. Go to Full Review
Bob Mondello NPR Nov 21
[Gibson's] assertively affirmative outlook doesn't really brook tears, and the filmmaker's warmth and humor, even in times of despair, gives the story a radiance that makes mundane moments feel precious, while allowing hopeful moments to raise goosebumps. Go to Full Review
James Factora them. 2d
Come See Me in the Good Light is a gorgeous portrait not just of Gibson, but of their wife, fellow author Megan Falley; their wider community; and the strange, heartwrenching process of anticipatory grief. Go to Full Review
Jared Mobarak Hey, Have You Seen ...? Feb 27
8/10
Megan and the others are crucial as mirrors and support, but Andrea is at the center dictating pace and tone. Their emotions are the focal point and they hit much harder as a result. Go to Full Review
John Paul King Washington Blade Feb 26
Either way, it’s a moving and celebratory film statement with the power to connect us to our true humanity, and that speaks to a deeper experience of life than most movies will ever dare to do. Go to Full Review
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Christopher W @RT29676365 1d It was a sad but inspiring story. It was put together well. I enjoyed spending time with these people. See more Jill S @jillstiles 6d Having been through this myself, it was so beautiful and gave words to so many of my experiences I didn't have words for. Nicely done! I hope you win the Oscar. See more Dean E @RT73719767 Mar 5 Equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking, the story of the last year in the life of Andrea Gibson, Colorado's Poet Laureate, is both sad and funny. Using humor and emotion to get through the grim treatments for ovarian cancer, Gibson and their wife Megan Falley project a strength and vulnerability through the ups and downs of bad news, hopefully breakthroughs, and ultimately a terminal diagnosis. See more Jonathan K @aFIREintheattic Mar 1 "There's this thing [that] basketball players do where if you're practicing, you can't leave the court unless you've ended on a make. And so I've been thinking about this time that might be the end of my life as ending on a make." -Andrea Gibson Based on the footage of their final show, they didn't just end on a make. That's a full court heave. Absolutely sent it. Devastatingly beautiful emotive poetry performance. Some genuinely hilarious moments in the first 30 mins, the middle 30 got montage heavy, but the last 30 mins of this doc wrecked me. A permeating story of what it means to be alive and to know we are dying. When illness comes for me or my loved ones, I will return here to see how it's lived. There's no way to do it wrong, except to refuse to bear witness to it... all of it. BONUS quote from Andrea: "I just want to have a body. I don't care what it looks like." That's a bar. See more Katrina T @Katrina87 Feb 12 Not much into poetry, but Andrea has a way of cutting straight to the soul. This documentary is so powerful, full of love and sorrow all wrapped up into a one of the most beautiful love stories ever. Rest in peace, Andrea. You have touched so many lives. See more alex S. @isualum12 Feb 12 This will gut you. The cinematography is amazing. The capture of emotions in the raw moment is spectacular. The story is building then takes you to history in a smooth manner. Great but gut wrenching love story, well shot, edited really well ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis "Come See Me in the Good Light" is a poignant and unexpectedly funny love story about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing an incurable cancer diagnosis with joy, wit and an unshakable partnership. Through laughter and unwavering love, they transform pain into purpose, and mortality into a moving celebration of resilience.
Director
Ryan White
Producer
Jessica Hargrave, Ryan White, Tig Notaro, Stef Willen
Distributor
Apple Original Films
Production Co
Tripod Media, Amplify Pictures
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 14, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 14, 2025
Runtime
1h 44m
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