She lost her sight, not her vision. The film chronicles the extraordinary life of film editor Vivien Hillgrove, whose sight begins to fail after a prolific 50-year career. As she faces vision loss, memories resurface of a traumatic past, being a pregnant teen forced to surrender her child in 1960s Oakland. Her journey toward healing begins in a lesbian bar in San Francisco, where she finds community, purpose, and a career in film. From editing sound on Amadeus to building a family with her long-lost daughter, Vivien’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the power of chosen connection. A moving exploration of identity, memory, and creative legacy.

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July

Sat 5 Jul

8:30 PM

Sat 12 Jul

1:00 PM

Tue 22 Jul

8:15 PM, 8:30 PM

Christchurch, Lumiere Cinemas Bernhardt

26 Rolleston Avenue The Arts Centre, Christchurch 8013