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SF is bidding for the Sundance Film Fest. It's a terrible idea.

Sundance Film Festival may move from Park City to San Francisco in 2027. [ more ]

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San Francisco Is Putting In a Bid to Become the New Home of the Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Film Festival is considering relocating in 2027 to better serve its community and maintain the essence of the festival experience. [ more ]

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San Francisco

Aubrey Plaza shares her 'San Francisco spot'

Aubrey Plaza's new film 'My Old Ass' received positive reception at Sundance, with Plaza showcasing a rare emotional sincerity.

Plaza shared her love for San Francisco and named Foreign Cinema as her favorite spot in the city. [ more ]

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This Documentary Set in DC Was a Crowd Favorite at Sundance - Washingtonian

Girls for a Change, an organization founded by Angela Patton, brought Daddy-Daughter Dances to cities across the nation, including Washington, DC.

Patton and co-director Natalie Rae's documentary, Daughters, won the Audience award for U.S. Documentary films and the Festival Favorite Award at the Sundance Film Festival. [ more ]

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How One Composer Created a Sundance Score in Less than 20 Days

William Ryan Fritch composed the music for the Sundance documentary 'The Battle for Laikipia' in a tight timeframe of two and a half weeks.

Fritch was inspired to work on the film due to his admiration for the crew and their previous work. [ more ]

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A Documentary About Brett Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations Will Debut at Sundance - Washingtonian

The Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that it would debut Doug Liman's documentary Justice, which examines the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and his Supreme Court confirmation hearings in 2018.Three women accused Kavanaugh of assault as the Senate Judiciary Committee considered whether he should be seated on the nation's highest court; he denied them all.

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SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: LONDON REVEALS ITS 2023 PROGRAMME

Sundance Film Festival is back in London this July with a packed programme, including eleven feature films that premiered in Utah earlier in the year.Picturehouse Central is hosting the film fest, which'll open with the UK premiere of Scrapper, written and directed by Londoner Charlotte Regan, and close with the UK premiere of comedy-drama You Hurt My Feelings, from Nicole Holofcener, starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies.

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From Prancer to Award-Winning Documentarian, Rebecca Harrell Tickell Credits Roger Ebert with Pointing Her Way | Interviews | Roger Ebert

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The Tickells are kindred eco-spirits.Rebecca grew up in Vermont and spent a lot of time outdoors.Alluding to her "stressful upbringing," she says that nature was "deeply healing."Joshua moved from his native Australia to Louisiana when he was nine.He lived near oil refineries and experienced extreme pollution.

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Rye Lane review engagingly cartoony romcom on the streets of south London

Feature first-timer Raine Allen Miller directs this romcom urban-pastoral, goofing and freewheeling around the streets of south London with an almost childlike innocence shot by Olan Collardy in rich colour with cartoony wide-angle streetscapes, and scripted by Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia.Unsubtle and on-the-nose though it undoubtedly is, there is also an amiable, upbeat energy.

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Happy 2023 from Chaz Ebert and All of Us at RogerEbert.com! | Chaz's Journal | Roger Ebert

Chaz's Journal

Before we embark on 2023, I'd like to take a moment to look back at 2022.In January, we returned to the Sundance Film Festival, publishing dispatches from our editors Brian Tallerico and Nick Allen as well as our contributors Marya Gates, Robert Daniels and Isaac Feldberg.In February, Barbara Scharres brought us highlights from the Rotterdam International Film Festival, while our annual Women Writers Week was held in March, showcasing the essential work of so many brilliant female writers.

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Arts

Prolific character actor Philip Baker Hall dies at 90

Character actor Philip Baker Hall, pictured in 2013, has died at 90.

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Navalny' wins Oscar for best documentary as dissident's wife issues message of defiance.

Navalny, a film that followed the imprisoned Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny as he investigated his own near-fatal poisoning in 2020, won the Oscar for best documentary feature on Sunday, with Mr. Navalny's wife and daughter appearing onstage to deliver a message of defiance.Accepting the award, the Canadian filmmaker Daniel Roher spoke out against President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, and said he was there because Aleksei Navalny right now is languishing in a gulag six and a half hours outside of Moscow, and I want to remind the world that he is there.

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Alexey Navalny film on fighting the Kremlin wins Oscar

Navalny, 46, fell ill in Siberia in 2020 and was flown to Germany, which said it found evidence he had been poisoned with Novichok, a banned nerve agent.The movie Navalny, a look at the Russian dissident who was poisoned with a nerve agent and nearly died, captured the Oscar for best documentary feature.

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'Navalny,' about dissident fighting Kremlin, wins doc Oscar

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Navalny, a look at a Russian opposition leader following an attempt on his life, has won the Oscar for best documentary feature.Director Daniel Roher's portrait of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has shadowy operatives, truth-seeking journalists, conspiracy theories and Soviet-era poisons.

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After two years virtual, Sundance returns in person with brands prioritizing experiential marketing

| By Kristina Monllos

Filmmakers, film industry execs, actors, industry insiders, film devotees and marketers will return to Park City, Utah this year for the Sundance Film Festival, which is being held in-person for the first time since 2020.The last two years attendees tuned in virtually due to the pandemic.

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Sarah Natochenny voiced Pokemon's Ash Ketchum for 17 years. What now?

Sarah Natochenny almost missed her audition to voice Ash Ketchum."I was 18 years old, and I had an 'At a Glance' desktop calendar.I didn't flip the page over until Monday.The audition was on that Monday," she explains."I was like, 'Oh God ... this is today!'"Tech is not your friend.

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Novae - Between sky and earth

Drawing stories in the sky -- Between sky and earth, Novae explores cosmogonies - the formation of celestial objects in a constantly expanding universe.Thousands of years ago, observation of stars was used to mark stages in the unfolding of time: the alternation of days and nights, the phases of the Moon and the changes in the position of the planets...

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Jonathan Majors is ready to be a critical darling

Actor Jonathan Majors is already part of the conversation for next year's Oscars.Ayesha Rascoe looks at how his career has taken off, with two big movies out now and another on the way.A MARTINEZ, HOST: From the Sundance Film Festival to big screens around the country, one actor has critics and movie fans buzzing - Jonathan Majors.

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Philip Baker Hall, master of gruff and gruffly silly character roles, dies at 90

Philip Baker Hall, a jowly, pouchy-eyed actor whose air of ruefulness and scowling impatience elevated even the briefest of appearances into masterful portrayals of gravity and silliness, best captured best in an unforgettable role on "Seinfeld" as a hardcore library cop, died June 12 at his home in Glendale, Calif.

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Kristen Stewart's new film Love Lies Bleeding is a 'sizzling' sapphic triumph

Love Lies Bleeding received rave reviews after its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

The film is described as a romance fueled by ego, desire, and the American Dream. [ more ]

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Hollywood can't stop making films about addiction and drugs

The Sundance Film Festival featured a significant number of films focused on drugs and drug addiction.

The prevalence of drug-related films at Sundance may not attract hesitant audiences back to struggling movie theaters. [ more ]

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Kneecap: Critics rave over Sundance film but unionists rage over its funding

The band Kneecap has released a semi-fictionalized film about themselves titled 'Kneecap', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

The film was partly funded by the National Lottery via the British Film Institute and Northern Ireland Screen, attracting rave reviews but also controversy. [ more ]

The Atlantic

17 Indie Films You Must See in 2024

Sundance Film Festival showcased a mix of independent films from emerging and established filmmakers.

Love Lies Bleeding, featuring Kristen Stewart, stood out with its audaciously shaggy vision of '80s Americana. [ more ]

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Big swings, big misses and big deals: what happened at this year's Sundance?

Last year's Sundance film festival set a high bar, causing some to feel underwhelmed by this year's edition.

While there may not have been a major breakout movie, there were still enough gems and multimillion-dollar deals. [ more ]

IndieWire

Memo to Distributors: Buy These Sundance 2024 Films

Netflix, Searchlight Pictures, Amazon MGM, Neon, and Sony Pictures Classics made big acquisitions at the Sundance Film Festival.

There are still many high-quality films available for sale, including those with excellent performances, emerging directors, and impactful documentaries. [ more ]

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Opinion | Trans Visibility Is Nice. Safety Is Even Better.

Trans representation is becoming more prevalent in popular culture through films and books.

The rise in visibility of trans people in media has coincided with a political assault on trans rights across the country. [ more ]

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Marketing

Sundance Needs to Market to a New Audience as Attendees Age

The Sundance Institute has seen a significant increase in Instagram followers as it targets millennials and Gen Z.

The festival has embraced a marketing transformation to appeal to a younger audience and has focused on social media as part of its strategy. [ more ]

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Why longtime festival sponsors Acura and Adobe are expanding their Sundance presence this year

Longtime sponsors like Acura and Adobe are expanding their experiential marketing efforts at the Sundance Film Festival.

Adobe is using its festival sponsorship to launch a $6 million film and TV fund dedicated to supporting underrepresented and emerging creators. [ more ]

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Read Our 20 Most Popular Sundance 2024 Stories and Catch Up on All the Big Festival Obsessions

Stay up-to-date on all the big news and buzz from the Sundance Film Festival.

Get caught up on the top stories and obsessions from Park City. [ more ]

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2024 Sundance Film Festival Gets a Surprise from Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson's Oscar-nominated short "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" and his debut short film "Bottle Rocket" will be screened at Sundance 2024. [ more ]

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2024 Sundance Film Festival Award Winners (Updating Live)

Winners of the Grand Jury Prizes announced

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Sundance Film Festival [ more ]

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Why the Sundance Film Festival Has to Get by with Fewer Venues This Year

Loss of MARC and Temple venues at Sundance Film Festival since 2020

Yarrow venue will be used for Slamdance in 2024 [ more ]

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Critic's Notebook: 2024 Was the Year that Sundance Came Back to Life

Remote coverage of the Sundance Film Festival has its benefits, including avoiding lines and high expectations.

Watching films remotely allows them to exist on their own terms, separate from the pressures of premieres and audience reactions. [ more ]

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The 17 Best Films of Sundance 2024 (And How to See Them)

The Sundance Film Festival is ending and the article lists the 17 best films from this year's festival.

The list includes a variety of films, ranging from narratives to documentaries, comedies to horror films, and features both first-time filmmakers and old favorites. [ more ]

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Sundance film festival roundup Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, wild provocations and indie grit

Adventureland stars Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg returned to the Sundance film festival 15 years later.

Kristen Stewart received the festival's career-achievement Visionary award and starred in British director Rose Glass's Love Lies Bleeding. [ more ]

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In the Summers,' a Father-Daughters Tale, Wins the Top Prize at Sundance

The film In the Summers won the top prize in the Sundance Film Festival's U.S. dramatic competition.

The jury chose to shed light on the lower-profile film in order to give it the attention it deserves. [ more ]

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Belfast rap group Kneecap's Irish language biopic wins Audience Award at Sundance Festival

Kneecap is the first Irish feature film to win at Sundance since 2007.

The film is the first Irish language film ever to win an award at Sundance. [ more ]

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Meet the 12 Sundance Breakouts Everyone Will Be Talking About

Sundance is about discovering new talent.

The festival continues to showcase breakout stars and filmmakers. [ more ]

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Sundance 2024: Didi, In the Summers | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Asian American cinema has been thriving at the Sundance Film Festival.

"Didi" captures the social dynamics of the first social media generation. [ more ]

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Can Sundance Save Indie Film? With CEO Joana Vicente

The state of independent film and the challenges it faces in the streaming age

The possibility of the Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City in the near future [ more ]

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'I Saw The TV Glow' reviews praise 'powerful and deeply resonating' trans horror flick

I Saw The TV Glow, a trans horror film, is one of the most talked-about titles at the Sundance Film Festival.

The film explores themes of identity and self-acknowledgment through ethereal storytelling techniques.

The director, Jane Schoebrun, describes the film as the "egg crack" moment, where one stops pretending to not be trans and admits their identity for the first time. [ more ]

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The Only Red Carpet Looks You Need to See From the Sundance Film Festival

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival is taking place in Park City, Utah

Celebrities like Saoirse Ronan and Kristen Stewart attended the festival and showcased their fashionable outfits [ more ]

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Sundance standout 'Ponyboi' has cowboy Murray Bartlett, sleazy Dylan O'Brien & a star-making River Gallo

Ponyboi, a queer crime thriller, premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews.

The film is written by and stars River Gallo, the first out intersex person to play an intersex character in a starring feature film role. [ more ]

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'Scream' actress Melissa Barrera joins disruptive anti-Israel rally at Sundance

An anti-Israel protest disrupted the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Actress Melissa Barrera, who was fired from a 'Scream' film over controversial remarks on the Israel-Gaza conflict, joined the protest. [ more ]

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Sundance 2024: How 8 Editors Overcame Cutting Room Challenges

Risk can be the catalyst for success in the film industry, as highlighted by the Sundance Film Festival's history of nurturing first-time filmmakers.

Adobe Creative Cloud apps were utilized by many filmmakers at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, with Premiere Pro being the most popular editing software. [ more ]

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'Out of My Mind' premieres at 40th Sundance Film Festival

Director Christopher Nolan and Director Celine Song were honored at the Sundance Film Festival's opening gala.

The film 'Out of My Mind' tells the story of a non-verbal girl with cerebral palsy navigating life in the 6th grade. [ more ]

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Malia Obama's debut film could use work' but is still pretty amazing'

Malia Obama made her debut as a writer and director at the Sundance Film Festival with her film 'The Heart'.

Obama's film received mostly encouraging reviews, with viewers praising its storytelling and potential for future development. [ more ]

Vulture

Every Film Sold at Post-Strike Sundance (and for How Much)

The Sundance Film Festival is facing challenges due to the changing landscape of the indie film industry and a struggle to find audiences for smaller projects.

Despite these challenges, there is still hope for the festival as studios might be eager to acquire content to distribute in theaters. [ more ]

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Malia Obama Makes The Scene At Sundance For Film Premiere - Under A New Name

Malia Obama appeared at the Sundance Film Festival under the name Malia Ann.

Her short film 'The Heart' was credited to Malia Ann and she is now known artistically by that name. [ more ]

Vulture

21 Movies We Can't Wait to See at This Year's Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Film Festival has begun with programming that commemorates the festival's history.

This year's lineup includes films that explore the nexus between music and politics. [ more ]

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Malia Obama makes red carpet debut at Sundance for 'The Heart': I hope it 'makes you feel a bit less lonely'

Malia Obama made her red carpet debut at the Sundance Film Festival for the premiere of her short film

The film centers around a grieving son and his late mother's dying request [ more ]

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It's the 40th edition of Sundance but the festival is looking forward, not back

The Sundance Film Festival is celebrating its 40th edition this year.

This year, the festival received a record 17,000 films for consideration. [ more ]

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Sundance 2024: the biggest films to look out for from this year's festival

Sundance 2024 lineup features provocative and unknown films

Highlights include Saoirse Ronan's film 'The Outrun' and the documentary 'Union' about Amazon workers' union struggles [ more ]

IndieWire

Sundance 2024: 18 Movies That Could Sell Big

Avoiding overhyping films before they are sold can lead to surprise breakout hits at Sundance.

Movies with big star power may not get picked up by streamers, giving smaller films a chance. [ more ]

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4 Factors Weighing on the Sundance 2024 Market, from Netflix to the Actors Strike

Indie films were not as impacted by the writers and actors strikes as the studios.

Sundance 2024 had a slimmer programming slate, but it was not due to lack of submissions. [ more ]

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4 Factors Weighing on the Sundance 2024 Market, from Netflix to the Actors Strike

Indie films were not as impacted by the writers and actors strikes as the studios.

Sundance 2024 had a slimmer programming slate, but it was not due to lack of submissions. [ more ]

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Sundance Film Festival 2024: How movie fans can screen the festival at home

The Sundance Film Festival has expanded its global outreach by offering virtual screenings of films.

Tickets for this year's festival go on sale on January 11 and the lineup features premieres, shorts, and films in competition. [ more ]

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Sundance Unveils Shorts and 40th Anniversary Programming

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival will include a selection of short films across eight curated programs.

The festival will also feature special screenings and events to celebrate its 40th edition, including the anniversary of iconic films. [ more ]

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5 months ago

The 2024 Sundance Team Already Has Some Favorite Films to Share

The Sundance Film Festival has received a record-breaking number of submissions for its 2024 edition, with 17,435 submissions from 153 countries.

The festival is launching 11 days of screenings on the first day, starting earlier in the day to give films the best moment to launch and connect with audiences.

The festival is prioritizing the in-person experience and will premiere 82 features from 24 countries, with a significant number coming from first-time filmmakers. [ more ]

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New York City

Jonathan Majors Arrested in New York After Domestic Dispute, Police Say

The actor Jonathan Majors was arrested on Saturday in Manhattan and charged with strangulation, assault and harassment after what the police in New York described as a domestic dispute.Mr. Majors, 33, was into taken into custody without incident, the authorities said.The victim, described only as a 30-year-old woman, was taken to a hospital after suffering what the police said were minor injuries to her head and neck.

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New York City

In 60th Year, New York Film Festival Stays True to Its Mission

Standouts like "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed" and "Descendant" are still on tap in the second half of this marathon of cinematic art.

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Actor Jonathan Majors Ate 6,100 Calories a Day to Become a Bodybuilder in "Magazine Dreams" - Breaking Muscle

Majors knows how to prepare like an elite athlete.To pull off being off a believable bodybuilder on the silver screen, an actor has to put in the requisite work.No questions asked.They've got to push themselves in the gym, leaving no dumbbell or loaded barbell unturned.Then, with their body at its absolute limit, they've got to stay impeccably disciplined in the kitchen - sculpting an incredible physique through a controlled and focused nutritional plan.

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UK news

Film set and made in Glasgow to receive UK premiere at city's festival

A powerful and poignant film which tells the story of a mother and daughter trying to rebuild their life in Glasgow will have its UK premiere in the city.The movie Girl, which stars French actor Deborah Lukumuena and 12-year-old Le'Shantey Bonsu in its main roles, has been chosen to open this year's Glasgow Film Festival (GFF).

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Review | Fact-based abortion-rights drama 'Call Jane' doesn't quite ring true

Elizabeth Banks in "Call Jane." (Wilson Web/Roadside Attractions/AP) StarOutline StarOutline (2 stars) Topicality is baked into the film "Call Jane," director Phyllis Nagy's historical drama about a pre- Roe v. Wade network of underground abortion providers in late-1960s Chicago.

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