
Sundance Honors Robert Redford as Beacon of Independent Cinema
At Sundance’s Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford, peers celebrated his trailblazing role in independent cinema and environmentalism. Ethan Hawke recalled Redford’s mentorship and a career-affirming moment after auditioning for A River Runs Through It, while Woody Harrelson shared on-set memories from Indecent Proposal and praised Redford’s generosity and advocacy. Amy Redford called her father a beacon, and the ceremony included luminary and legacy awards that underscored Redford’s lasting impact on filmmakers and audiences.








