Beginning on July 1st, the Sundance Institute will show amazing films from the Sundance Film Festival for the 2015 Summer Film Series. This year there is an incredible line-up of films coming to Park City.
This year marks the 18th annual outdoor Summer Film Series, which showcases some of the biggest films in Sundance of the year. Films start at dusk, approximately 9:00 p.m. and all screenings are free and open to the public… So, no ticket needed.
The Summer Film Series is possible with collaboration with several Utah-based organizations, including Recycle Utah, the Kimball Arts Festival and Park City Recreation. This year’s screenings are supported by Principal Sponsor Zions Bank, Major Sponsor Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Community Supporters Salt Lake County Economic Development; Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP) Program; Summit County Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax; Salt Lake City Arts Council; and Promontory Foundation; and Red Butte Garden.
UPCOMING SCREENINGS
God Help The Girl (trailer)
Wed, Jul 1 – DUSK, approx. 9 PM
SLC – Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
Directed and written by Stuart Murdoch
111 minutes, color, United Kingdom, 2014 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection, 2014 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Ensemble Performance
This musical from Stuart Murdoch of Belle & Sebastian is about some messed up boys and girls and the music they made. Cast: Emily Browning, Olly Alexander, Hannah Murray, Pierre Boulanger, Cora Bissett.
Film not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Film contains strong language throughout.
Searching for Sugar Man (trailer)
Wed, Jul 8 – DUSK, approx. 9 PM
SLC – Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
Directed by Malik Bendjelloul
86 minutes, color, Sweden, United Kingdom, 2012 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection, 2012 Sundance Film Festival World Documentary Audience Award, 2013 Academy Award for Best Feature-Length Documentary
Rodriguez was the greatest ‘70s US rock icon who never was. Hailed as the greatest recording artist of his generation he disappeared into oblivion – rising again from the ashes in a completely different context many miles away.
*See Rodriguez perform at Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre on July 9 – More Information »
Film rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America.
Racing Extinction (trailer)
Fri, Jul 10 – DUSK, approx. 9 PM
PC – City Park
Directed by Louie Psihoyos
90-minutes color, U.S.A., 2015 Sundance Film Festival
Academy Award-winner Louie Psihoyos (The Cove) assembles a unique team to show the world never-before-seen images that expose issues surrounding endangered species and mass extinction. Whether infiltrating notorious black markets or exploring humans’ effect on the environment, Racing Extinction will change the way you see the world
*Presented in collaboration with Recycle Utah.
Film not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Several instances of mild language.
Directed by Tony Vainuku and Erika Cohn
87-minutes, U.S.A., 2015 Sundance Film Festival
Set in the Salt Lake Valley, this gripping documentary follows four young Polynesian football players struggling to overcome gang violence and poverty as they enter the high-stakes world of recruiting, competitive athletics and family pressures.
*Local Film Representatives will attend and participate in a guided discussion before the film.
Film not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Contains strong language throughout and discussions of alcohol and drug use.
Directed by Benh Zeitlin
93-minutes, U.S.A. , 2012 Sundance Film Festival, 2012 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize and Excellence in Cinematography Award
Waters gonna rise up, wild animals gonna rerun from the grave, and everything south of the levee is goin’ under, in this tale of a six year old named Hushpuppy, who lives with her daddy at the edge of the world. Cast: Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry.
*Presented in collaboration with the Kimball Arts Festival, as part of the Festival After Dark program. More Information »
Film rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America.
102-minutes, U.S.A., 2015 Sundance Film Festival
Millions know the man, but few know his story. Academy Award-winner Daniel Junge (Saving Face) and actor/producer Johnny Knoxville take a candid look at American daredevil and icon Robert “Evel” Knievel while also reflecting on our voracious public appetite for heroes and spectacle
*Presented in collaboration with Park City Recreation. Director Daniel Junge will attend the screening and participate in a guided discussion before the film.
Film not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Contains strong language throughout.
Utah Community Choice Film
YOU select the last film of the summer
Wed, Aug 26 – DUSK, approx. 9 PM
SLC – RED BUTTE GARDEN AMPHITHEATRE
Directed by Daniel Junge
102-minutes, U.S.A., 2015 Sundance Film Festival
Vote for your favorite Sundance cult classic comedy: Clerks, Super Troopers, or Wet Hot American Summer. The winning film will be announced in late August.
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