Life of the mind: many of the films on view through the festival‘s virtual portal ranged from pallid to dismal, but Khalil Joseph’s BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions was the thrilling exception
Look and see: a number of films this in year’s selection—including Atropia, The Stringer, and others—grappled with the ethics of making images of war, violence, and suffering
A day in the life: Vadim Rizov and Ruun Nuur join to discuss festival selections Peter Hujar's Day, Predators, Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo), and more
Hard questions: the documentarian discusses his new Sundance selection, a profound exploration of the ethical implications of medically assisted suicide for disabled people
Built to last: since its beginnings, the festival has navigated a perpetual tension between commercial considerations and its dedication to independent filmmaking
Kicking and screaming: critics Lovia Gyarkye, Alana Pockros, and Lisa Wong Macabasco join to discuss BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Bunnylovr, and more
Listen closely: critics Robert Daniels and Tim Grierson debate early festival selections Rabbit Trap, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore, Twinless, and more
Stand!: our Sundance coverage kicks off with Maddie Whittle, Ruun Nuur, and Vadim Rizov joining to discuss SLY LIVES! (aka the Burden of Black Genius), Pee-wee as Himself, All That’s Left of You, and more
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