Come See Me in the Good Light

Did You Know?

• Gibson lived to attend the Sundance premiere but died from their cancer on July 14, 2025.
• Apple TV+ acquired distribution rights in April 2025.
• The film was released on Apple TV+ on November 14, 2025.

Plot

Andrea Gibson opens up about their childhood, early identity struggles, and family trauma, along with their growing awareness of their sexuality. The film shows how poetry channels personal pain to advocate for LGBTQ rights and address human and political injustices. Gibson also explores love with wife Megan Falley, recounting the ordeal of their 2021 terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Production

The documentary was conceived by comedian Tig Notaro and producer Stef Willen, longtime friends of Gibson and Falley, who contacted Jessica Hargrave and Ryan White. Filming took place in the couple's house in Longmont, Colorado, from January 2024 to December 2024, accompanying Gibson through treatment for ovarian cancer diagnosed in July 2021. Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile served as executive producers and co-wrote the song "Salt Then Sour Then Sweet" with Gibson.

Reception

Barry Levitt of Time described the film as "a gateway into their remarkable artistry," calling it accessible yet profound and noting it arrives at a time of political unrest with the queer community under threat. Adrian Horton of The Guardian gave a four-out-of-five review, praising how director Ryan White "constructs a delicate portrait of the poet, collaging readings of their most poignant poems."