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The Illumination

The Illumination

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📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2017-04-06
⌚ Running Time: 20 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

Gordon Gund original image
Himself
Gordon Gund
Lulie Gund original image
Herself
Lulie Gund
Yannick Duwe original image
Himself
Yannick Duwe
Jean Bennett original image
Herself
Jean Bennett

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