A Life Illuminated

Q&A with Director Tasha Van Zandt moderated by Oceanographer Sylvia Earle after the screening!

A LIFE ILLUMINATED follows trailblazing marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder—one of the first
women in her field and one of the first humans to explore the ocean’s twilight zone—as she
descends 3,300 feet into the ocean’s darkest depths. From capturing the first-ever footage of
the elusive giant squid to unveiling the glowing mysteries of deep-sea bioluminescence, Edie
embarks on her most daring quest yet: to document a bioluminescent phenomenon that could
forever change how we understand life on Earth.

“A classic, stick-to-your ribs documentary experience about a fascinating person… Illuminating, absolutely.”— Indiewire

“It’s a testament to the best of documentaries when they transport audiences to uncharted waters. However, the case is doubly impressive for A Life Illuminated, which brings viewers to new depths both literally and figuratively.” — POV Magazine