Sundance 2009: Spectrum
The Yes Men Fix the World by Andy Bichlbaum, Mike Bonanno, Kurt Engfehr
Documentary Films:
It Might Get Loud / U.S. (Director: Davis Guggenheim)
The history of the electric guitar from the point of view of three legendary rock musicians. Cast: The Edge, Jimmy Page, Jack White. U.S. premiere
No Impact Man / U.S. (Directors: Laura Gabbert, Justin Schein)
The film follows the Beavan family as they abandon their high-consumption Fifth Avenue lifestyle in an attempt to make a no-net environmental impact for the course of one year. Cast: Michelle Conlin, Colin Beavan. World premiere
Passing Strange / U.S. (Director: Spike Lee; lyrics: Stew; music: Stew, Heidi Rodewald)
A musical documentary about the international exploits of a young man from Los Angeles who leaves home to find himself and "the real." A theatrical stage production of the Tony-Award winning book by Stew. Cast: De'Adre Aziza, Daniel Breaker, Eisa Davis, Colman Domingo, Stew. World premiere
Tyson / U.S. (Director: James Toback)
An intimate look at the complex life of former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson. Cast: Mike Tyson. North American premiere
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy / U.S. (Director: Robert Townsend)
Using rare archival clips along with provocative interviews with many of today's leading comedians and social critics, the film celebrates the incredible cultural influence and social impact black comedy has wielded during the past 400 years. Cast: Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Steve Harvey, Dick Gregory. World premiere
Wounded Knee / U.S. (Director: Stanley Nelson; screenwriter: Marcia Smith)
In 1973, American Indian groups took over the town of Wounded Knee, S.D., to draw attention the 1890 massacre. Although the federal government failed to keep many of the promises that ended the siege, the event succeeded in bringing to the world's attention the desperate conditions of Indian reservation life. World premiere
The Yes Men Fix the World / France and U.S. (Directors: Andy Bichlbaum, Mike Bonanno, Kurt Engfehr)
A pair of notorious troublemakers sneak into corporate events disguised as captains of industry, then use their momentary authority to expose the biggest criminals on the planet. Cast: Andy Bichlbaum, Mike Bonanno. World premiere