PARK CITY, Utah —
The Sundance Film Festival opened amidst rising political tensions, highlighted by Ava DuVernay’s mention of the police shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Attendees, including Rep. Maxwell Frost and actors like Jenna Ortega and Edward Norton, expressed discomfort discussing films while violence unfolded nearby. While some stars wore “ICE Out” pins, protests were less prominent than in previous years, with a few small rallies taking place. The festival served as a platform for artists to address pressing social issues, emphasizing the importance of empathy in art during turbulent times.
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