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Sight 2024

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Sight

Terry Chen, Greg Kinnear, Ben Wang, Fionnula Flanagan, Wai Ching Ho

Directed by Andrew Hyatt

Release Date May 24, 2024

Run Time (Minutes) 101

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27
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Total Revenue includes Worldwide Box Office Receipts plus Non-Theatrical licensing and Digital streaming Rights
Total $ 27
Total Revenue includes Worldwide Box Office Receipts plus Non-Theatrical licensing and Digital streaming Rights
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Production Companies

Open River Entertainment

Reserve Entertainment

Distributed by

Angel Studios

Language

English

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Box office $ 27
Total Revenue - All Sources$ 27
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Sight - Official Trailer

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Sight - Featurette Dr. Ming Wang Harvard & MIT

Dr. Ming Wang

Story

Dr. Ming Wang wasn't born with a silver spoon. A young immigrant from China, his path to becoming a world-renowned eye surgeon wasn't paved with privilege, but with grit and a past that both fueled and haunted him. The film, "Sight," delves into the life of this remarkable man.

We first meet Ming as a young boy growing up amidst the turmoil of a Chinese uprising. Witnessing violence and the despair of those robbed of their sight shapes his destiny. He escapes to America, a land of opportunity, but the immigrant struggle is real. Working tirelessly, he juggles menial jobs with relentless studies, driven by a burning desire to give the gift of sight to others.

His dedication catches the eye of a seasoned ophthalmologist, Dr. Thompson. Impressed by Ming's raw talent and unwavering determination, Dr. Thompson becomes his mentor, guiding him through the rigorous world of medicine. The journey is arduous. Ming faces prejudice, language barriers, and the constant struggle to prove him...

Dr. Ming Wang wasn't born with a silver spoon. A young immigrant from China, his path to becoming a world-renowned eye surgeon wasn't paved with privilege, but with grit and a past that both fueled and haunted him. The film, "Sight," delves into the life of this remarkable man.

We first meet Ming as a young boy growing up amidst the turmoil of a Chinese uprising. Witnessing violence and the despair of those robbed of their sight shapes his destiny. He escapes to America, a land of opportunity, but the immigrant struggle is real. Working tirelessly, he juggles menial jobs with relentless studies, driven by a burning desire to give the gift of sight to others.

His dedication catches the eye of a seasoned ophthalmologist, Dr. Thompson. Impressed by Ming's raw talent and unwavering determination, Dr. Thompson becomes his mentor, guiding him through the rigorous world of medicine. The journey is arduous. Ming faces prejudice, language barriers, and the constant struggle to prove himself.

he horrors he witnessed ignite a fierce compassion within him. He's particularly drawn to helping the most vulnerable – children robbed of sight. The film introduces us to Lily, a bright young orphan living in a world of perpetual darkness. Ming sees a spark in her, a reflection of his own resilience. He decides to undertake a new surgery procedure that could restore her sight.

"Sight" isn't just a medical drama; it's a story of human resilience. We see Ming confront his demons, using his past as fuel to fight for a brighter future. The film celebrates the power of mentorship and the life-altering impact of one person's dedication. By the end, we witness not just a groundbreaking surgery, but the transformation of lives – both Ming's and Lily's – as they learn that true sight goes beyond the physical, extending to the depths of the human spirit.

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