The Illumination (2017)

Directed by Tom Scott20mDocumentary

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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2017
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
6 April 2017
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Gordon Gund
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Lulie Gund
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Yannick Duwe
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Jean Bennett
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