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“Stress Positions” Mines Health Anxieties for Comedy
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 18: (L–R) John Early and Theda Hammel attend the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “Stress Positions” premiere at Library Center Theatre
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Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Silje Evensmo Jacobsen, the Filmmaker Behind “A New Kind of Wilderness”
By Lucy Spicer One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
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The Rise and Fall of “The Synanon Fix”: “Like Frogs Boiling Slowly in Water”
(Robin Marshall/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Veronika Lee Claghorn Established in 1958 by Charles Diedrich, a former alcoholic, Synanon was designed to assist individuals
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Mexico City Watchlist: 7 Sundance Festival Films Written by Women
[Pictured: A still from Sujo] By Stephanie Ornelas “There are so many stories and layers to be told within Ciudad de México,” Paloma Riojas says over
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The Making of “Beirut” Is as Exciting as Its Espionage Plot
By Shahnaz Mahmud A screenwriter on the rise. A long forgotten script. A producer who unearthed it and held onto the dream of making it
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Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know David and Nathan Zellner, the Filmmakers Behind “Sasquatch Sunset”
By Bailey Pennick One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
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“It’s Only Life After All,” but Indigo Girls Bring It to Life in New Documentary
By Peter Jones Amy Ray shuffles through a rack of clothing to find an unusual sleeveless western shirt. Who would wear such a thing… she
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“Choose Your Partners Wisely”: Highlights From a Discussion With Mira Nair, Director of “Mississippi Masala” and “Monsoon Wedding”
By Stephanie Ornelas Mira Nair first aspired to be an actor, but working as a street performer in India made her realize she was destined
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A Love of Movies Is the Real Star of “Kim’s Video”
Kim’s Video premiere at 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Photo by Becca Haydu By Peter Jones What goes around comes around, or at least rewinds back
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“Go,” “Sugar,” and More Celebrate Anniversaries in April
Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck were inspired to make “Sugar” after reading about the rising number of Dominican athletes who go to the U.S. to
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SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: LONDON 2024 ANNOUNCES OPENING AND CLOSING NIGHT FILMS
KNEECAP WILL OPEN THE 11TH EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL, DÌDI (弟弟) SELECTED AS CLOSING NIGHT FILM Festival passes on sale NOW London, 4 April 2024
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From the Collection: “SLAM” Reunion Is a Celebration of Freedom
Richard Stratton, Marc Levin, and Henri Kessler attend the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “SLAM” Premiere at Egyptian Theatre on January 22, 2023, in Park City,
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Sundance Film Festival CDMX 2024 by Cinépolis announces the official program for its first edition
The Sundance Film Festival CDMX 2024 will take place from April 25th to 28th at Cinépolis Diana and Cinépolis VIP Miyana, along with projections at
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Release Rundown: Docs on Indigo Girls, Synanon, and Girls State Among Sundance Titles Reaching Wider Audiences in April
2023 Sundance Film Festival documentary “Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All” brings the beloved musical duo to the big screen this April. By Lucy
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Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, the Filmmakers Behind “Girls State”
By Lucy Spicer One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent