Coverage dated January 21, 2026

Sundance Film Festival kicks off in Utah with emotional tributes to Robert Redford

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Redford’s legacy and Sundance’s decades-long history in Utah are key themes of the 2026 film festival.

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Avclub
Our most anticipated films of Sundance 2026 (opens Avclub)
Published Jan 21, 2026
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From a timely immigration doc to the greatest party of Black luminaries ever held, Sundance 2026 closes out its stint in Utah with a bang.
The Guardian
Sundance 2026: the 10 films not to miss at this year’s festival (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 21, 2026
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The first Sundance without founder Robert Redford and the last to take place in Park City, Utah, will see new films starring Natalie Portman, Ethan Hawke and Courtney Love
CBS News
Sundance Film Festival 2026 opens for its final year in Park City, Utah. Here are some of the highlights. (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 21, 2026
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The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Sundance Film Festival kicks off in Utah with emotional tributes to Robert Redford (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jan 21, 2026
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Redford’s legacy and Sundance’s decades-long history in Utah are key themes of the 2026 film festival.

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