Here are EWs picks for the five best from the first half of the fest.
Harrowing, haunting, and ultimately hopeful.
Now we have a new president whos trying to hit the snooze bar.

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Al Gore couldnt have picked a better time for this distressing advocacy doc.
Gores grayer now and paunchier, too, but hes tireless and inspiring.

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FilmNation

Sundance Institute

Sundance

Sony Pictures Classics