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“Public Access” Remembers the Wild West of American Television
(L-R) David Shadrack Smith and Jake Fogelnest attend the “Public Access” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23,

Female Friendship Takes Center Stage in Molly Manners’ “Extra Geography”
(L-R) Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear attend the “Extra Geography” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at the Library Center Theatre on January 23,

In “The Screener,” the Current State of Showbiz Is a Crime
It’s more than your average Hollywood spoof.

“The Oldest Person in the World” Is the Start of a Never-Ending Reflection on Time
(L–R) Atlas Green and Sam Green attend the Q&A for “The Oldest Person in the World” by Sam Green, an official selection of the 2026

“Josephine” Explores the Lingering Impact of Violence Through a Child’s Eyes
“Josephine” unfolds from a moment that fractures childhood innocence: An 8-year-old girl witnesses an act of violence, and her sense of safety never fully returns.

“One In A Million” Charts the Refugee Experience Through the Eyes of One Extraordinary Girl
The film chronicles Isra’a’s journey from Syria to Germany and back again as she grows into adulthood.

What to Watch at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival: Stories About Nature and Us
This collection of short films and features explores environmental change, catastrophe, and opportunity, reminding us that we are a part of nature as well as a force that shapes it.

“TheyDream” Finds Beauty in the Art of Letting Go
William David Caballero and Milly Caballero attend the “TheyDream” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theatre on January 23, 2026 in

Real-Life Stories Take Many Forms in the Documentary Short Film Program
Seven short films united by a commitment to advancing the art of independently produced nonfiction film.

A Moving Road Trip Across the American West in “Hot Water”
A mother and son journey west in the funny and moving “Hot Water.”

“LADY” Is Olive Nwosu’s Love Letter to Lagos
(L-R) Olive Nwosu, Ollie Mayo, Stella Nwimo, John Giwa Amu and Alex Polunin attend the Q&A for LADY by Olive Nwosu, an official selection of

A Family’s Haunting Search in “Closure”
The beautiful, devastating documentary “Closure” follows a family’s search for their missing son.

“Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” Is a Portrait of Your Favorite Comedian’s Favorite Comedian
Maria Bamford attends the “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 22,

“Buddy” Turns Childhood Comfort into Midnight Terror
(L-R) Topher Grace, Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Casper Kelly, and Keegan-Michael Key pose with the character Buddy at the “Buddy” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance

“Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!” Encourages Us to Keep Dancing
“Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!” is a colorful, occasionally surreal story about what happens when the body remembers what joy feels like, even as it’s still processing grief.