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.

GENRE: Documentary
MPAA RATING: No Rating
RUN TIME: 1h 29m
RELEASE DATE: July 24, 2026
STARRING: Edith Widder
DIRECTOR(S): Tasha Van Zandt
PRODUCER(S): Tasha Van Zandt, Sebastian Zeck, Greg Boustead, Jessica Harrop, Kathryn Everett
WRITER(S): Tasha Van Zandt
STUDIO: Sandbox Films
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