APRIL 10, 2026 | 12:00PM – 1:30PM (PDT)
This discussion will feature the film’s editor Berenice Chávez (Pamela: A Love Story) and assistant editor Aliyah Bryant (Couples Therapy).
Directed by Ryan White, Come See Me in the Good Light is an enormously moving portrait of American poet Andrea Gibson. Gibson was a celebrated writer, performer, and activist whose work addressed gender norms and LGBTQ identity. The film charts a tumultuous year toward the end of their life as they battled ovarian cancer. Far from a bleak viewing experience, the film serves also as a stirring depiction of queer love and a spirited showcase for Gibson’s verbal wit.
Come See Me in the Good Light was purchased by Apple after its premiere and is now available to stream on Apple TV. The film’s many accolades include:
- Outstanding Non-Fiction Feature, Cinema Eye Honors
- Top Five Documentaries, National Board of Review
- Audience Award, Hot Docs Festival
- Best Documentary, Seattle International Film Festival
In this session, Chávez and Bryant will dissect key scenes and discuss their collaboration on the edit process. The presentation will conclude with an audience Q&A, where attendees can learn more about how the pair edited this emotional documentary.
This event is part of the “Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors” series, a program hosted by Sundance Collab in collaboration with BIPOC Doc Editors. Follow these links to watch our previous events in this series, which included the films Spermworld, Patrice: The Movie, Sabbath Queen, and Cutting Through Rocks.
