At the turn of the century, Paris was a hotbed of creativity. A largely forgotten yet pivotal figure during this time was Loie Fuller, an American performance artist who is credited today as the pioneer of modern dance. In the early 1900s, she heard about Marie Curie's discovery of a glowing blue element and dreamed of using it to dazzle audiences. Radiant is the true story of two revolutionary women drawn together by a singular discovery, and the lifelong friendship that grew out of their shared passion for enlightenment.