This Bright Light
“the story of a life... and beyond”
Synopsis
Tamarin Luchessa seemed destined to burn brightly. An Olympic-bound rhythmic gymnast, her course was derailed by a diabetes diagnosis as a teenager. Her life became marked by medical crises, personal struggles, and eventually a kidney and pancreas transplant that altered her personality in ways even her family and friends could not recognize—only for her original self to return when the organs later began to fail.
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This Bright Light (2026) DOCUMENTARY TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mill Valley Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandra Lexton
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandra Lexton
- Original Title
- This Bright Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Lex Productions I
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandra Lexton
Alexandra Lexton
Frazer Bradshaw
Linda Peckham
Alexandra Lexton, Maria F. León, Cindy Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandra Lexton
Director
Alexandra Lexton
Producer
Frazer Bradshaw
Director of Photography
Linda Peckham
Editor
Maria F. León
Producer
Cindy Reynolds
Producer
Alexandra Lexton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Bright Light
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What is This Bright Light about?
Tamarin Luchessa seemed destined to burn brightly. An Olympic-bound rhythmic gymnast, her course was derailed by a diabetes diagnosis as a teenager. Her life became marked by medical crises, personal struggles, and eventually a kidney and pancreas transplant that altered her personality in ways even her family and friends could not recognize—only for her original self to return when the organs later began to fail.
Who directed This Bright Light?
This Bright Light was directed by Alexandra Lexton.
Who stars in This Bright Light?
The principal cast of This Bright Light includes Carlo Petrini, Cindy Reynolds, Melissa Jorgensen, Ragen LoCricchio, Suzanne Giesemann.
When was This Bright Light released and how long is it?
This Bright Light was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.