The movie I Saw the Light is a biopic that dramatizes Williams' life, starring Tom Hiddleston as Hank and Elizabeth Olsen as his first wife, Audrey.
: While it wasn't an immediate hit, it became his signature closing number and a standard in country gospel. At a concert following his death on New Year's Day 1953, the crowd only believed he had passed when another performer led them in a final rendition of the song. The 2015 Film I Saw the Light
Watch the official trailer for the biopic and a breakdown of the song's spiritual themes: I Saw The Light - Official Trailer Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube• Jul 15, 2016 The movie I Saw the Light is a