Highlights

“How to Build a Library” Transforms a Community in Kenya
(L–R) Christopher King and Maia Lekow attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Egyptian Theatre on January 26, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by

Douglas Keeve on the Magic of “Unzipped” and Its 30th Anniversary at Sundance Film Festival
By Jessica Herndon When Unzipped first sashayed onto screens in 1995, it wasn’t just a documentary — it was a cultural moment. The film didn’t

“Rebuilding” Reminds Us to Seek the Balm of Community
(L–R) Kali Reis, Josh O’Connor, and Max Walker-Silverman attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Rebuilding!” at Eccles Theatre on January 26, 2025, in

From Family Band to Icon: “Selena y Los Dinos” is a Loving Tribute to the Queen of Tejano
(L-R) Suzette Quintanilla, Isabel Castro, and Chris Pérez attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “Selena y Los Dinos” premiere at Library Center Theatre. (Photo by

“Coexistence, My Ass!” Dares Peacemaking to Not Be So Serious
(L-R) Amber Fares and Noam Shuster Eliassi attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Coexistence, My Ass!” at the Egyptian Theatre on January 26,

Everyone is Cordially Invited to Celebrate Queer Joy in ”The Wedding Banquet”
Director Andrew Ahn, alongside actors Youn Yuh-jung and Joan Chen, takes a photo of the audience after the premiere of his film “The Wedding Banquet”

“Oh, Hi!” Comically Confronts the Pitfalls of Modern Dating
(L–R) Molly Gordon, Sophie Brooks, and Logan Lerman attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Oh, Hi!” at Eccles Theatre on January 26, 2025,

”Love, Brooklyn” is a Testament to the Power and Beauty of Community
Director Rachael Abigail Holder introduces the premiere of her film “Love, Brooklyn” at the Eccles Theater in Park City. (Photo by George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance

“Move Ya Body: The Birth of House” Blows Up What You Think You Know About the Origins of Modern Pop Music
(L–R) Director Elegance Bratton at the premiere of his documentary “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House” at The Ray Theater in Park City. (Photo

“The Ballad of Wallis Island” Proves That a Good Story Is Worth the Wait
Tom Basden, Tim Key, and Carey Mulligan (Photo by George Pimentel / Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey Pennick “The whole thing was 18

“I Have to Use the Truth of What’s Happening”: Quotes From a Conversation With Lily Gladstone and Alia Shawkat
(L–R) Eugene Hernandez, Lily Gladstone, and Alia Shawkat attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Filmmaker Lodge on January 26, 2025, in Park City, UT.

“BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions” is a Cinematic Symphony of Black Greatness and Resilience
Kahlil Joseph attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions” premiere at Egyptian Theatre. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)