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Deep Dive: From Darkness to Light (2025)

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From Darkness to Light
From Darkness to Light is a documentary that focuses on the unreleased 1972 Jerry Lewis film The Day the Clown Cried. Written and directed by Eric Friedler and Michael Lurie, the film examines the history and significance of this long-discussed project. It presents insights into the creative struggles and controversies surrounding the film, which has been a topic of speculation for decades. The documentary features commentary from notable figures such as Martin Scorsese and includes interviews with cast members like Tomas Bolme and Peter Kropénin. With a runtime of 108 minutes, it provides a detailed narrative of the film's troubled production and the reasons behind its shelving.

Why Watch

  • •See Martin Scorsese's thoughts on Jerry Lewis's lost film.
  • •Find out why The Day the Clown Cried was never released.
  • •Meet the cast members who were part of the original film.

Did You Know

•The Day the Clown Cried was made in 1972 but never released.
•The documentary was released in 2024, 52 years after the original film.
•Eric Friedler and Michael Lurie co-directed From Darkness to Light.
•The film received four out of five stars from Xan Brooks of The Guardian.

Perfect For

Jerry Lewis fansFilm history enthusiastsDocumentary lovers