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OBSESSED WITH LIGHT unveils the story of Loie Fuller (1862-1928), a highly original performer who pioneered modern dance by combining fabric and movement to develop an entirely new type of performance. Creating a dialogue between past and present, filmmakers Sabine Krayenbuhle and Zeva Oelbaum explore the astonishing influence 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 others. “A rich tapestry of discovery by a passionately dedicated person who moves and transforms light and form,” (Eye On Dance) OBSESSED WITH LIGHT is an in-depth study of a woman who became famous on her own terms—unapologetic about her body type, open about her sexuality, and protective of her signature, often imitated style.