Oscar nominees James Mangold, Cynthia Erivo, 'Sugarcane' directors celebrated at Sundance
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The Sundance Film Festival celebrates its legacy by honoring notable filmmakers, including James Mangold and Cynthia Erivo, during its gala. Mangold, receiving the Trailblazer Award, has a long history with the festival since first participating in 1994, while Efiro, known for her role in 'Wicked,' gets the Visionary Award. The festival recognizes independent storytelling, exemplified by the film 'Sugarcane,' which received a Vanguard Award and is nominated for an Oscar. GLAAD also highlights the festival's commitment to diverse voices by hosting a special event for the LGBTQ community.
James Mangold, honored with the Trailblazer Award, has a long-standing relationship with Sundance, which has celebrated his work since his debut in 1995.
‘Sugarcane,’ directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, won acclaim at Sundance before being nominated for Best Documentary Feature at this year's Oscars.
The Sundance Film Festival aims to amplify new voices and diverse perspectives across all its programming as it celebrates independent storytelling.
GLAAD supported the festival with its 'Cheers, Queers' event, emphasizing the importance of uplifting LGBTQ voices in the film industry.
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