Programmed January 2024

Sundance Favorites

Featuring an introduction by Sundance festival director emeritus John Cooper and John Nein, senior programmer and director of strategic initiatives For four decades, the Sundance Film Festival has been at the heart of American independent cinema, providing a vital launching pad for up-and-coming filmmakers wholly committed to their singular artistic vision. From acclaimed features by maverick directors like the Coen brothers ( Blood Simple ), Wendell B. Harris Jr. ( Chameleon Street ), Gregg Araki ( The Doom Generation ), and Kelly Reichardt ( Old Joy ) to crossover hits like The Blair Witch Project and touchstone documentaries such as Streetwise , Paris Is Burning , and Hoop Dreams , this selection of highlights from across the festival’s history celebrates its ongoing dedication to bold, personal storytelling from outside the mainstream.