2009 Sundance Film Festival
A list of the films screened at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. A good place to start is with "Moon," "An Education," and "Adventureland."
Grand Jury Prize: Documentary - We Live in Public
Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
Grand Jury Prize: World Cinema Dramatic - The Maid (La Nana)
Grand Jury Prize: World Cinema Documentary - Rough Aunties
Audience Award: Documentary - The Cove
Audience Award: Dramatic - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary - Afghan Star
World Cinema Audience Award: Dramatic - An Education
Grand Jury Prize: Documentary - We Live in Public
Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
Grand Jury Prize: World Cinema Dramatic - The Maid (La Nana)
Grand Jury Prize: World Cinema Documentary - Rough Aunties
Audience Award: Documentary - The Cove
Audience Award: Dramatic - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary - Afghan Star
World Cinema Audience Award: Dramatic - An Education
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- DirectorDoug PrayStarsMary WellsDan WiedenHal RineyART & COPY is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray (SURFWISE, SCRATCH, HYPE!), it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time -- people who've profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry. Exploding forth from advertising's "creative revolution" of the 1960s, these artists and writers all brought a surprisingly rebellious spirit to their work in a business more often associated with mediocrity or manipulation: George Lois, Mary Wells, Dan Wieden, Lee Clow, Hal Riney and others featured in ART & COPY were responsible for "Just Do It," "I Love NY," "Where's the Beef?," "Got Milk," "Think Different," and brilliant campaigns for everything from cars to presidents. They managed to grab the attention of millions and truly move them. Visually interwoven with their stories, TV satellites are launched, billboards are erected, and the social and cultural impact of their ads are brought to light in this dynamic exploration of art, commerce, and human emotion.
- DirectorDana Heinz PerryStarsEvan Scott PerryDana Heinz PerryHart PerryFilmmaker Dana Perry documents the life of her son, Evan, a 15-year-old who committed suicide.
- DirectorLouie PsihoyosStarsRichard O'BarryLouie PsihoyosHardy JonesUsing state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health.
- DirectorJoe BerlingerStarsDan AshleyPablo FajardoKent RobertsonThe story of lawsuit by tens of thousands of Ecuadorans against Chevron over contamination of the Ecuadorean Amazon.
- DirectorBill BenensonGene RosowEleonore DaillyStarsJamie Lee CurtisBill LoganVandana ShivaThe only remedy for disconnecting people from the natural world is connecting them to it again.
- DirectorNatalia AlmadaThe glimpse into the life of Mexican President Plutarco Elias Calles.
- DirectorJeff StilsonStarsChris RockMaya AngelouAl SharptonChris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.
- DirectorMichel Orion ScottStarsRupert IsaacsonKristin NeffRowan IsaacsonA writer documents the journey his family takes to Mongolia to consult with nomadic shamans on the healing of their autistic son.
- DirectorKimberlee HarrisonStarsJonathan Beaudoin-BatesJames CarrollA racist is taught a lesson in the form of an avenging angel who works in a convenience store.
- DirectorEric Daniel MetzgarStarsEric Daniel MetzgarNicholas KristofSamantha PowerJournalist Nicholas Kristof travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate the growing humanitarian crisis.
- DirectorR.J. CutlerStarsAnna WintourThakoon PanichgulAndré Leon TalleyA documentary chronicling Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's preparations for the 2007 fall-fashion issue.
- DirectorGreg BarkerStarsSergio Vieira de MelloTony BlairSamantha PowerA look at the life and work of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Sergio Vieira de Mello, and the rescue operation when he was trapped and injured by a bomb explosion at UN headquarters in Baghdad.
- DirectorLiz GarbusStarsMartin GarbusLiz GarbusKen StarrFirst Amendment attorney Martin Garbus talks about the history and current state of free speech in America.
- DirectorOndi TimonerStarsJosh HarrisTom HarrisCarlos AlvarezA documentary focusing on the life of dot-com entrepreneur Josh Harris, and his exploits over the last decade.
- DirectorTom DiCilloStarsJohnny DeppJohn DensmoreRobby KriegerA look at the late '60s and early '70s rock band The Doors, including rare exclusive footage.
- DirectorEmily KunstlerSarah KunstlerStarsHerman BadilloHarry BelafonteClyde BellecourtThe life of the great American lawyer and advocate for the political underdog, William Kunstler.
- DirectorMax MayerStarsHugh DancyRose ByrnePeter GallagherAdam, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth.
- DirectorCherien DabisStarsNisreen FaourMelkar MuallemHiam AbbassA drama centered on the trials and tribulations of a proud Palestinian Christian immigrant single mother and her teenage son in small town Indiana.
- DirectorJohn HindmanStarsJeff DanielsLauren GrahamLou Taylor PucciA reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.
- DirectorRobert SiegelStarsPatton OswaltKevin CorriganMichael RapaportA hard-core New York Giants fan struggles to deal with the consequences when he is beaten up by his favorite player.
- DirectorJohn KrasinskiStarsJulianne NicholsonBen ShenkmanTimothy HuttonA graduate student (Nicholson) copes with a recent breakup by conducting interviews with various men.
- DirectorSophie BarthesStarsPaul GiamattiEmily WatsonDina KorzunPaul is an actor who feels bogged down by his participation in a production of Chekov's play, Vanya.
- DirectorAdam SalkyStarsEmmy RossumZach GilfordAshley SpringerA drama centered around three high school seniors - an aspiring actress, her misfit best friend, and a loner - who become engaged in an intimate and complicated relationship.
- DirectorCruz AngelesStarsE.J. BonillaGleendilys InoaDamián AlcázarIn a post-September 11th world overflowing with fear and hate, two Latino teens discover that sometimes the only thing that can keep them from drowning is love.
- DirectorShana FesteStarsCarey MulliganAaron Taylor-JohnsonPierce BrosnanA drama that is centered around a troubled teenage girl and a family that is trying to get over the loss of their son.