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• sundance.org

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Michał Marczak, the Director of “Closure”

By Ramona Flume One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we can learn a lot about the filmmakers from the 2026 Sundance Film Festival through the art that these storytellers share with us, there’s always more we can […]

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Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Michał Marczak, the Director of “Closure”
• sundance.org

What to Watch: 13 Sundance Institute–Supported Documentaries About Speaking Up and Speaking Out

By Ramona Flume   Speaking out against injustice rarely comes without a price. Those who do it can face retaliation and persecution, expensive legal battles

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What to Watch: 13 Sundance Institute–Supported Documentaries About Speaking Up and Speaking Out
• rogerebert.com

The Death of Civic Space: John Wilson on “The History of Concrete”

The filmmaker talks about curiosity, documentary, and processing grief through gravel.
• sundance.org

“The History of Concrete” Contains More Surprises Than You Can Possibly Imagine

Even the most ardent John Wilson fan won’t be able to guess where the director’s debut feature goes

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“The History of Concrete” Contains More Surprises Than You Can Possibly Imagine