[Watch] Sundance Film Festival Highlights

[Watch] Sundance Film Festival Highlights


From January 22–February 1, 2016, film enthusiasts from around the world are gathering in Park City, Utah, for the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. With a focus on bringing the most original storytellers together, this past weekend featured a panel session for the upcoming series UNDERGROUND, which included Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Alano Miller, director Anthony Hemingway, show creators Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, as well as producers John Legend, Mike Jackson and Akiva Goldsman.

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The city known for its historic mining sites and ski resorts also played host to a number of parties and events with appearances from television, film stars and showrunners, like Gabrielle Union and Ava Duvernay.

In case you missed it, here’s a glimpse at the evening’s star power, Q&As, and movie trailer highlights:

Brother and sister Jussie Smollett and Jurnee Smollett-Bell (Getty Images for WGN America)
Gabrielle Union and Smollett-Bell (Getty Images for WGN America)
John Legend, Smollett-Bell and Aldis Hodge (Getty Images for WGN America)
More cast and crew from upcoming TV series Underground (Getty Images for WGN America)

The Birth of a Nation premiere–complete, uncut Q&A, The Sundance Film Fest

Underground trailer, “The Plan”

Underground trailer, “Wanted”


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