Second Winds
Three people living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)—a common type of blood cancer—discover how facing a life-changing diagnosis can bring clarity and purpose, sparking a renewed commitment to staying active and embracing what truly matters in their lives
Through their stories, the film explores how, with the unwavering support of their families and communities, they found not only strength but the inspiration to live fully and rediscover what brings them joy.
Available on LA Times Studios Short Docs and streaming on Documentary+ in December 2025.
DIrected by: Dominic Gill Produced by: Nadia Gill Director of Photography: Dominic Gill Edited by: William Neal Color by: RKM Studios Sound Mix by: Rettermayer Sound
Original Song “Breathe In” by: Greg Johnson/Acoustic Labs
Agency: Passion Point
Client: AbbVie.