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.

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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.

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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.

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Jared Mobarak

Hey, Have You Seen ...?

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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.

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John Paul King

Washington Blade

4d

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.

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

Feb 11

4.5/5

A dying spoken word poet comes to grips with their fate while choosing an immortal exit in this moving Oscar-nominated documentary.

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Jonathan K

@aFIREintheattic 1d

"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.

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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.

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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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Troy L.

@smlee Feb 12

It took this film to help me find out about the amazing poetry of Andrea Gibson. And to get to know her just a little bit. What a beautiful soul. Her words touch my soul.

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Susan R

@Sunshinedaydream Feb 11

Absolutely beautiful! Absolutely sweet! Absolutely touching! Absolutely amazing couple. Absolutely LOVE!

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Jon E.

@JOE1969 Feb 8

An inspirational portrait of a beautiful life. Andrea lived fully in a way that we should all be so lucky to do. Watch this movie to make you explode with joy about the life we are lucky enough to continue to live. Watch it again to remind ourselves.

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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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