In a city without a comedy club, stand-up comedians Manny Garavito, Rudy Wilson and Sebastian Mattar strive to make a name and a living in the surprisingly small Miami comedy scene.

In the summer of 2018, the city of Miami is missing a dedicated comedy club for local comics to make a name for themselves, much less a living. Rudy, Manny, and Sebastian find their stage time every night at open mics in bars and lounges. Respect the Light follows these three up-and-coming comedians and their perseverance, sacrifice, and sense of humor pursuing the spotlight.