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The Sundance Film Festivals opening night gala celebrated 40 years of independent films Thursday.

"People told me this was an unadaptable book, so the only logical thing to do was to try to adapt it," says writer, producer and filmmaker Ava DuVernay of her work taking the award-winning title "Caste" from page to screen. In conversation with Pat Mitchell, DuVernay talks about the resulting film, "Origin," and discusses her process for turning ideas into pictures that pack a punch.

The beloved Utah festival returns for a milestone 40th anniversary, bringing with it a packed schedule of shindigs in the snowy enclave.

Robert Downey Jr., Jodie Foster and Jesse Eisenberg will present at the Sundance Opening Night Gala on Jan.18.

"At potlucks when I see Pat carrying in this cake, my heart leaps up a little. It is so good."

Legendary actor and mental health advocate Glenn Close is on a quest to change how we think about mental health, starting with her decision to speak out about…

The Sundance Institute announced Thursday that Academy Award–nominated actress Kristen Stewart will be honored with the Visionary Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s opening night gala Jan. 24 at the DeJoria Center.

The Sundance Institute has announced that Kristen Stewart will be honored with the Visionary Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival's

Kristen Stewart To Receive Visionary Award at 2024 Sundance Film Festival

Africa is in danger of becoming the epicenter of the climate crisis, but the continent also holds the potential to fight it.