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OBSESSED WITH LIGHT pulls back the curtain on Loïe Fuller (1862-1928), a wildly original performer who pioneered modern dance, combining fabric and movement to create a whole new kind of spectacle. Creating a dialogue between past and present, filmmakers Sabine Krayenbuhle and Zeva Oelbaum delve into the astonishing impact Fuller’s work has had on contemporary culture, including artists such as Taylor Swift, Bill T. Jones, Shakira, William Kentridge, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers , among many others. “A rich tapestry of discoveries from a passionately dedicated mover and shape-shifter” (Eye On Dance), OBSESSED WITH LIGHT is a close study of a woman who became famous on her own terms – unapologetic about her body, open about her sexuality, and protective of her distinctive, often-imitated style.