Risking Light
Synopsis
Dawn Mikkelson’s Risking Light is a meditation on forgiveness, layered with a theme that is rarely seen on the screen—forgiving the unforgivable. Five years prior to making the film, Mikkelson met Mary Johnson and O’Shea Israel, a meeting she describes as a life-changing event that would lead to the development of Risking Light. It was then she learned that Johnson had chosen to forgive Israel for the murder of her son, which motivates the tone of humanistic mission in the film.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Risking Light Trailer - Cinequest 2018
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Australian Premiere, Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dawn Mikkelson
- Original Score
- Chris Strouth
- Original Title
- Risking Light
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Cambodia, United States of America
- Release Date
- 03/03/2018
- Spoken Languages
- Khmer, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Emergence Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dawn Mikkelson
Chris Strouth
Peter Rhodes
Miranda Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Dawn Mikkelson
Director
Miranda Wilson
Producer
Peter Rhodes
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Risking Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Risking Light about?
Dawn Mikkelson’s Risking Light is a meditation on forgiveness, layered with a theme that is rarely seen on the screen—forgiving the unforgivable. Five years prior to making the film, Mikkelson met Mary Johnson and O’Shea Israel, a meeting she describes as a life-changing event that would lead to the development of Risking Light. It was then she learned that Johnson had chosen to forgive Israel for the murder of her son, which motivates the tone of humanistic mission in the film.
Who directed Risking Light?
Risking Light was directed by Dawn Mikkelson.
Who stars in Risking Light?
The principal cast of Risking Light includes Mary Johnson, Debra Hocking, Kilong Ung, Oshea Israel.
When was Risking Light released and how long is it?
Risking Light was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Risking Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Risking Light was composed by Chris Strouth.