Obsessed with Light

The documentary "Obsessed with Light" (2023) tells the story of Loïe Fuller, an American actress and dancer who became a star of the Folies Bergère in Paris in the 1890s. Cherry Jones lends her voice to Fuller, tracing her journey from her early days in burlesque, circuses, and variety shows to her innovative dance performances that blended movement, fabric, and light. Fuller's unique style, which included using a glass floor to reflect light, captivated audiences and inspired prominent artists of the time, including Toulouse-Lautrec and Georges Méliès.