Sundance, Kahlil and Secret

Kahlil Joseph's ‘BLKNWS' Pulled from Sundance Over Alleged ‘Secret' Cut of Film
In a legal letter, the now-defunct studio Participant accused Joseph of making a new cut of the film different from the final cut he initially delivered.
Indie Film From Beyoncé ‘Lemonade' Collaborator Pulled From Sundance by Irate Financier Over Director's Alleged ‘Secret' Cut (EXCLUSIVE)'
An indie film set to premiere at this week's Sundance Film Festival has been pulled from the lineup by its financier, Variety has learned exclusively. The backer says the movie's director made a secret new cut of the film,
‘BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions' Director Kahlil Joseph Has "Surprise" & "Confusion" Over Participant Pulling Movie From Sundance, Hopes Pic Can Still Premiere
EXCLUSIVE: After defunct socially conscious Participant pulled Kahlil Joseph’s experimental movie BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions from the Sundance Film Festival, the filmmaker has weighed in over the “unexpectedly harsh letter” he received from the pic financier’s lawyers.
Sundance “Deeply Disappointed” That Kahlil Joseph’s ‘BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions’ Pulled From Fest By Participant
Terms & Conditions from Beyoncé Lemonade filmmaker Kahlil Joseph has been pulled from the Sundance Film Festival by its financier Participant, Deadline has confirmed. The pic was making its world premiere in the Next section at the Park City,
'BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions' Pulled From Sundance and Berlin Over Director's Alleged 'Secret' Cut
Terms & Conditions" from screenings scheduled for the Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals over an alleged "secret" cut made by director Kahlil Joseph without the company's knowledge, a legal complaint from Participant reveals.

Your Guide to 2025 Sundance Film Festival

How Sundance’s Storied Past Will Help Shape the Hazy Future of Indie Film
Sundance’s leadership speaks frankly about how the organization will forge ahead in an anxious moment for the industry, from ...
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Animated doc by 2 brothers from Shamattawa, Man., to premiere at Sundance Film Festival
The initial concept for Endless Cookie seemed straightforward: Two half-brothers — one Indigenous, the other white — tell stories about their different upbringings, brought to life through animation.
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W hen Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Oscar for “Children of a Lesser God,” back in 1986, she didn’t want ...
IndieWire’s 24 Must-See Movies and Series at Sundance 2025
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Sundance CEO Amanda Kelso on Deciding Where the Fest Is Going Next
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Sundance 2025 features Black, African creatives
The Sundance Film Festival is pushing forward this year despite facing several challenges: the aftermath of COVID-19, ...