Its representative of the different kinds of artists we want to support in different mediums.
The series is really smart, says Groth.
(The first four episodes will premiere at Sundance.)
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The movie will later stream on the websiteRefinery29.
Jessie could have made this as an independent film and we wouldve shown it, Groth says.
But she decided to do it in this six part series.
Jill Soloway is one of the producers.Transparent, we premiered at the festival too.
Until she opens her mouth.
And then sheisSundance, points out the festivals director John Cooper.
But its a series where she takes on certain subjects.
- Representing the biggest time commitment of Sundance 16, the festival will present all 7.5 hours ofO.J.
Made in America chronicling the rise and fall of O.J.
Simpson as a one-day event with an intermission for lunch.
ESPN is going to broadcast it over five nights.
But it watches like a film, Groth says.
The filmmaker wanted to talk about it like that too the series arc and how it unfolds.
The Sundance Film Festival runs from Jan. 21 to 31 in Park City, Utah.
Scroll below for a full listing of Special Events.
SPECIAL EVENTS
One-of-a-kind moments highlighting new independent works that add to the unique Festival experience.
An evolving section, this year includes episodic work, short films, and live post-screening discussions.
What if you could change it back?
Take a journey to find out in this genre-busting, epic new nine-hour event series.
On a business trip, he checks into the Fregoli Hotel.
- The Festival will present a screening of the film followed by a Q&A with the creators.
Made in America/ U.S.A. (Director: Ezra Edelman) This is the story of O.J.
The film explores Simpsons rise and fall, centered around two of Americas greatest fixationsrace and celebrity.
In this original series premiere, he uses humor to challenge Klansmen looking to rebrand their message.
The screening will include an extended Q&A.World Premiere
