The Grammy-winning folk rock duo Indigo Girls have been tapped to perform at ‘Opening Night: A Taste of Sundance’ — the fundraiser set to kick off the Sundance Film Festival, for the first time, this month
— the new fundraiser kicking off theThe Indigo Girls will be at Sundance to premiere their new documentary,, directed by Alexandria Bombach. The film produced by Kathlyn Horan, Jess Devaney and Anya Rous allows the duo — consisting of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers — to look back on their musical partnership, their challenges, and careers spanning three decades with self-criticism, humor and honesty. Pic premieres at The Ray Theatre in Park City, Utah at 4 p.m on the 19th.
“We are excited to have the Indigo Girls perform at our opening night celebration and help kick off the Festival as we honor inspiring storytellers,” said Sundance Institute CEO, Joana Vicente. “Emily Saliers and Amy Ray are bold independent artists who have spent their careers using their art to make an impact, like so many of the artists supported throughout the Institute’s history.
Added Ray: “While it is somewhat uncomfortable for us to be examining ourselves so deeply and publicly, the context of this community places this documentary firmly within our longview of life and art. We have always hoped to be a catalyst for positive change and empower the individual to feel and celebrate their worth in this world. Director Alexandria Bombach and the rest of the queer- and women-led film team put their heart and soul behind this documentary.
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