DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES
It was bound to happen and at just the right time we have “Untouchable,” the story of Harvey Weinstein and how this man became one of the most lecherous men in Hollywood. Director Ursula Macfarlane delves deeply into the story with testimonies from accusers and we discover the emotional collateral damage of this man in the film industry and our world.
Merata Mita, an indigenous Maori woman from New Zealand, paved the path for equal rights for women using filmmaking as her vehicle for change. Her son, Hepi Mita, creates “Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen,” taking us back in time to the 1970’s, as Merata broke through barriers, facing physical persecution as she raised a large family on her own.
KIDS
Even kid's films are a part of Sundance with films like “Abe,” starring Noah Schnapp as a young boy dealing with loss and healing via cooking. Written and directed by Fernando Grostein Andrade.
Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes the films to see at Sundance this year. Additional films include: “The Biggest Little Farm,” a depiction of a family who takes a chance in life; “The Tomorrow Man,” starring John Lithgow and Blythe Danner, a retired couple whose combined new life bursts at the seams; “Honey Boy,” starring Shia LaBeouf, Noah Jupe, and Lucas Hedges creates a stylishly heartfelt father-son story; “Clemency” starring Alfre Woodard as a prison warden for inmates on death row; “The Report” starring Adam Driver and Annette Bening in a riveting story about truth and politics; and “Troop Zero,” starring Viola Davis, Allison Janney, Jim Gaffigan, and Mckenna Grace in what promises to be a sweet, funny, and meaningful story of youth.
For a complete list of films to see at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, go to www.reelhonestreviews.com and watch for all the highlights from the fest in the February issue of Fete Lifestyle Magazine.
Noah Schnapp in Abe