Risking Light

Overview

Dawn Mikkelson’s Risking Light explores the profound journey of forgiveness, tackling the challenging theme of forgiving those who commit unforgivable acts. The film stems from a pivotal encounter Mikkelson had five years earlier with Mary Johnson and O’Shea Israel. Johnson's extraordinary choice to forgive Israel, who was convicted of murdering her son, serves as the film's emotional core. Through their story, Mikkelson delves into the complexities of compassion and healing, offering viewers a thought-provoking reflection on redemption and the power of understanding in the face of unimaginable loss.