Global Conference 2026

Part 1: A Conversation with Tig Notaro and Filmmaker Ryan White on Facing Illness with Courage

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In this fireside chat, 2026 Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ryan White and comedian Tig Notaro discuss their celebrated documentary, Come See Me in the Good Light. An acclaimed success at Sundance and the Oscars, the film explores the life of Colorado Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson and their wife Megan Falley and the "stupid bravery" required to find humor in the unthinkable—a terminal cancer diagnosis. This session examines how vulnerability acts as a radical tool for resilience, offering a blueprint for navigating life's most challenging narratives with heart and unexpected joy. 

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    Tig Notaro

    Comedian and Oscar Nominated Producer
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    Ryan White

    Director and Producer, Tripod Media