Sundance 2025: How to Build A Library documentary is rich, compelling, edifying story about post-colonial dynamics in Nairobi

Sundance 2025: How to Build A Library documentary is rich, compelling, edifying story about post-colonial dynamics in Nairobi

ByLes RokaJan 28, 2025

When the McMillan Library, the oldest in Nairobi and the second oldest in Kenya, was opened in 1931, it was never intended to be used by Africans. Not until Kenya established its independence in the 1960s did that change. Named for the American-born millionaire Sir William Northrup McMillan, who came to Kenya in the early … Read more

Sundance 2025: Move Ya Body: The Birth of House is fabulous testament to underground queer dance club music culture

Sundance 2025: Move Ya Body: The Birth of House is fabulous testament to underground queer dance club music culture

ByLes RokaJan 27, 20255 min read

Among its fabulous strengths, Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, directed by Elegance Bratton and produced by…

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company’s Re-Mix to feature restaged versions of three choreographic works, including a company premiere

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company’s Re-Mix to feature restaged versions of three choreographic works, including a company premiere

ByLes RokaJan 27, 20256 min read

An encouraging trend in the contemporary performing arts era is that once a new work has its premiere,…

Sundance 2025: Previewing documentaries, narratives, short film programs on The Utah Review’s coverage slate

Sundance 2025: Previewing documentaries, narratives, short film programs on The Utah Review’s coverage slate

ByLes RokaJan 23, 202511 min read

EDITOR’S NOTE: Part II summarizes the films and programs from Sundance 2025 that are part of The Utah…

Sundance 2025: As 41st annual event begins, a look at the current state of the Utah film industry, its growing national and international reputation

Sundance 2025: As 41st annual event begins, a look at the current state of the Utah film industry, its growing national and international reputation

ByLes RokaJan 22, 202528 min read

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Part I is an overview of the Utah film industry in the current moment. Part II…