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Two scientists inside a spherical underwater research vessel communicating and working with electronic equipment.

A Life Illuminated follows pioneering marine biologist Dr. Edith Widder’s lifelong quest to use the language of light to communicate with the most mysterious creatures in the deep sea. Now, she heads off on her greatest journey yet into the deepest depths of our ocean world to understand our biggest questions about bioluminescence and what it can tell us about the future of life on Earth. 

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Upcoming screenings

  • A woman with short brown hair, smiling, looking up through rain-covered window.

    DCTV

    NYC Theatrical Premiere

    July 24th - July 30th, 2026

    DCTV Firehouse Cinema
    87 Lafayette Street
    NYC 10013

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  • A man with sunglasses and a beard is shirtless and working with a large underwater scooter. A woman is sitting inside the scooter's cockpit, smiling. A younger person is standing next to the man. The scene takes place on a boat during daytime with open water and a distant shoreline in the background.

    LAEMMLE

    Los Angeles Theatrical Premiere

    July 28th, Laemmle, Glendale
    July 29th, Laemmle, Santa Monica

    Laemmle Theaters

    Los Angeles

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  • A deep-sea submersible with external lights navigating in the dark ocean depths.

    ROXIE

    San Francisco Theatrical Premiere

    August 2nd, Roxie Theater SF

    Roxie Theater

    San Francisco

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“A Life Illuminated is a treasure, highlighting the remarkable career of an underwater scientist who is finally given a chance in the spotlight herself.”

Jason Gorber, Roger Ebert

 

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People working on a yellow submersible underwater vessel on a boat at sea.