Tig Notaro: Insufferable Comedian, Oscar Nominee

Comedian Tig Notaro discussed her experience as a producer on the Oscar-nominated documentary 'Come See Me in the Good Light.' The film chronicles the life of poet Andrea Gibson (they/them) and their wife, Meg, exploring themes of love, illness, and art.

Notaro described the documentary's production as requiring deep love and patience, aiming for a positive and supportive environment. She noted that while the film contains sad moments, it also features surprising humor, ultimately filling viewers with gratitude and a renewed sense of presence in their own lives.

The documentary, independently financed and later acquired by Apple, defied expectations by not concluding with the expected narrative of terminal illness. Instead, filmmaker Ryan White and the team chose an ending that allowed Andrea Gibson to potentially see the film, a decision made with sensitivity to the subject's health and timing.

Notaro admitted her surprise at Gibson's swift passing, having been inspired by their visible strength, including working out while battling stage 4 ovarian cancer. She had anticipated Gibson having several more years to continue their acclaimed career in the poetry world. The Oscar nomination is seen as a testament to Gibson's remarkable life and artistic impact.