2007 Sundance Film Festival

The 2007 Sundance Film Festival

From January 18^th to 28^th, Park City, Utah played host to the annual Sundance Film Festival. A favorite place for independent filmmakers to present their latest movies, the Sundance Film Festival also sports a “who’s who” of Hollywood. What were some of the movies screened as well as who were some of the celebrities on hand?

An American Crime

This movie is based on a true story and stars Catherine Keener. “An American Crime” tells the story of a woman and the girl she held captive in her home for a number of years.

Black Snake Moan

Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci and Justin Timberlake were all on hand at the Sundance Film Festival for the premier of their latest feature “Black Snake Moan”. The movie tells the story of a musician (Jackson) who takes a troubled young woman (Ricci) under his wing.

Chapter 27

This movie premiered on the last day of the festival. Starring Mark David Chapman and Lindsay Lohan, “Chapter 27” tells the story of Mark David Chapman (Leno) during the days leading up to his murder of John Lennon.

Chicago 10

“Chicago 10” is a documentary that tells the story of several protestors who were arrested during the Democratic National Convention in 1968. The movie, which opened the Sundance Film Festival, features the voices of Hank Azaria, Roy Scheider and Liev Schreiber. Nick Nolte, who also lent his voice to the project, was on hand at the festival.

Dedication

Billy Crudup, Mandy Moore and Tom Wilkinson star in “Dedication”. An author (Crudup) has to learn to accept the new illustrator (Moore) working with him.

The Good Night

Gwyneth Paltrow made an appearance at the Sundance Film Festival. She appears in the movie “The Good Night” which premiered on the last day of the festival. The movie, which tells the story of a former music sensation who reaches his breaking point, also stars Penelope Cruz, Danny DeVito and Martin Freeman.

Grace Is Gone

A father, trying to come to terms with his wife’s death in Iraq, takes his two young daughters on a road trip in an attempt to break the news to them. “Grace is Gone” stars John Cusack.

Hounddog

“Hounddog” created plenty of controversial buzz when it premiered during the festival’s fourth day. A young girl, who’s an outsider, finds solace and inspiration from music. The movie stars Dakota Fanning and Robin Wright Penn.

If I’d Known I Was A Genius

This comedy tells the story of the career choices that an exceptionally gifted actor must make when he finds himself suddenly out of work. The movie, which premiered on the festival’s fifth day, stars Whoopi Goldberg, Tara Reid and Sharon Stone.

King Of California

This movie starring Michael Douglas and Evan Rachel Wood premiered on the festivals sixth day. The film tells the story of a troubled man who tries to convince his estranged daughter about the existence of a buried treasure.

The Nines

The lives of three unlikely people intertwine with a certain complexity. “The Nines” stars Ryan Reynolds.

Resurrecting The Champ

A former boxing champion who has fallen on hard times meets a reporter and in the process greatly impacts his life. “Resurrecting the Champ” stars Josh Hartnett and Samuel L. Jackson. It premiered on the second day of the festival. Jackson, Hartnett and the film’s co-star Alan Alda appeared at the festival.

The Savages

Two siblings learn life lessons when they must learn to care for their father who is in ill health. “The Savages” stars Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney.

Slipstream

“Slipstream” was written, directed and co-stars Anthony Hopkins. In the movie, there’s more to a writer’s fictional characters than he realizes. The film stars Christian Slater and Michael Clarke Duncan.

Snow Angels

This drama premiered on the first day of the Sundance Film Festival. “Snow Angels” stars Kate Beckinsale and tells the story of a teenager and his dealings with his former babysitter who happens to be married and has a daughter.

Waitress

Keri Russell not only stars in the film but also appeared at the Sundance Film Festival when it premiered on the third day of the event. Russell plays Jenna, a waitress at a small town restaurant who develops a relationship with the new guy in town.

Year Of The Dog

What happens to a woman when her beloved dog dies? “Year of the Dog” stars Molly Shannon.

For more information, please visit the 2007 Sundance Film Festival website.