A Life Illuminated

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Special Events

  • Tue Mar 3 : 

    On-stage conversation with dir./prod. Tasha Van Zandt & prod. Sebastian Zeck after the 7:00 show

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NYC PREMIERE 

Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00: The screening will be followed by an on-stage conversation with director/producer Tasha Van Zandt and producer Sebastian Zeck.

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.

Screening as part of DOC NYC Selects Winter 2026

  • Country USA
  • Running Time 90 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor DOC NYC Selects
  • Director Tasha Van Zandt
  • Cast Dr. Edie Widder
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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