Sundance: Robert Redford, Spike Lee, Seth Rogen Heat Up the Snowbound Festival (Slideshow)

Published: January 23, 2012 @ 12:40 pm
By Brent Lang
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The hottest event in indie film kicked off with a bang last week -- drawing some of the biggest stars and most powerful executives in the industry. Robert Redford insisted that top filmmakers are flocking to indie film for the creative control; Spike Lee bashed studios for failing to make films for black audiences; and Tracy Morgan collapsed and had to be rushed to a hospital. Here's a look at the parties, premieres and red carpet action from Park City, Utah. 

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