A still from “The Times of Harvey Milk” by Rob Epstein, an official selection of the 40th Edition Celebration Screenings Program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute) By Lucy Spicer On April 24, 1800, the U.S. Library of Congress was founded in conjunction with the government’s move to the new capital […]

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The Peabody Awards spotlight excellent work that endures. This year’s winners continue that legacy, highlighting stories that cut through the noise with purpose. Amplifying Peabody’s

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Championing documentaries that illuminate and expand the artform is at the core of what we do at the Sundance Institute. It’s a mission we share

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By Jessica Herndon  Things move so quickly these days that finding stillness can feel almost radical. However, according to dreamwork specialist Kim Gillingham, that pause

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Rashad Frett attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Ricky” at Eccles Theatre on January 24, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by George

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By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

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Joel Alfonso Vargas and the cast and crew of “Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo)” attend the 2025 Sundance Film

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By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

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(L–R) Rachel Sennott and Katarina Zhu attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “Bunnylovr” premiere at Library Center Theatre. (Photo by Chad Salvador/Shutterstock for Sundance Film

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The Peabody Awards don’t just recognize great storytelling, they spotlight the work that shifts the cultural conversation. Each year, the honors spotlight an enigmatic range

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