The Illumination(2017)
The Illumination Synopsis
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.
The Illumination (2017) is a documentary film directed by Tom Scott, released on April 6, 2017 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Gordon Gund, Lulie Gund, Yannick Duwe and Jean Bennett.
- Director:
- Tom Scott
- Writers:
- Daniel Honan
- Producers:
- Pamela Duevel
- Cinematographer:
- Aaron Neu
- Status:
- Released
The Illumination Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Tom Scott, written by Daniel Honan, produced by Pamela Duevel.
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The Illumination – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Illumination?
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The main cast of The Illumination (2017) includes Gordon Gund, Lulie Gund, Yannick Duwe and Jean Bennett. The film was directed by Tom Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Illumination released?
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The Illumination was released on April 6, 2017 and runs for 20m.