The Illumination (2017)
Overview
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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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.191 |
Directed By
Tom Scott
Crew
Tom Scott
Aaron Neu
Daniel Honan
Pamela Duevel
Holly Gordon
Christine Vachon
Aaron Neu
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