About the film

Sleeping At Last: Light Carries On is a feature-length documentary that offers an intimate journey with musician Ryan O’Neal. Tracing the story from the early days of Sleeping At Last as a band to Ryan’s evolution as a solo artist, the film explores the deeply personal challenges interwoven with his music — from stage and health anxieties to the devastating loss of his mother to cancer.

Filmed across New York City, London, and Chicago, the documentary blends concert footage, rehearsals, and candid interviews to capture Ryan at pivotal moments: preparing for performances, reflecting in studios, and stepping onto world-renowned stages such as Royal Albert Hall.

As Ryan wrestles with grief and the fear of performing, his return to live shows becomes an act of courage. What emerges is a portrait of an artist navigating loss and rediscovering hope, a meditation on music’s power to carry us through even our darkest seasons.