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\n\tThe Sundance Film Festival is marking its 40th anniversary in 2025 with a lineup that highlights music\u2019s transformative role in storytelling. <\/p>\n
\n\tRunning from Jan. 23 to Feb. 2 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, the festival will feature 87 feature films and six episodic projects, selected from nearly 16,000 submissions across 156 countries. For music lovers, this year\u2019s festival offers a slate of documentaries and narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of iconic artists and groundbreaking genres.<\/p>\n
\n\tAmong the highly anticipated entries is Selena y Los Dinos<\/em>, a documentary that honors Selena Quintanilla<\/a>, the Queen of Tejano Music. With hits like \u201cComo La Flor\u201d and \u201cBidi Bidi Bom Bom\u201d gracing the Billboard charts, Selena\u2019s impact transcended music. Using never-before-seen footage from her family\u2019s archive, the film offers an intimate look at her rise from family celebrations to stadium-filling performances.<\/p>\n \n\tIt\u2019s Never Over, Jeff Buckley<\/em> provides an evocative portrait of the late singer-songwriter<\/a> whose debut album, Grace<\/em>, remains a touchstone in music history. Featuring rare footage and personal accounts, the documentary illuminates Buckley\u2019s artistry and the lasting resonance of his work, such as Billboard 100 charting entries \u201cYou And I\u201d and \u201cSketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk\u201d.<\/p>\n \n\tIn Move Ya Body: The Birth of House<\/em>, audiences will explore the cultural revolution ignited by house music. Tracing its roots from Chicago\u2019s underground dance clubs to its global influence, the film examines house music\u2019s enduring presence.<\/p>\n \n\tQuestlove\u2019s SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)<\/em> offers an in-depth look at Sly & The Family Stone,<\/a> whose trailblazing hits like their Billboard No. 1 \u201cEveryday People\u201d and No. 2 \u201cHot Fun In The Summertime\u201d left a major mark on the Billboard Hot 100. The documentary sheds light on the pressures and challenges faced by Black artists navigating the music industry\u2019s complexities.<\/p>\n \n\tAdding to the mix is One to One: John & Yoko<\/em>, a documentary exploring a transformative period in the lives of Beatles legend John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Set during 18 pivotal months in the early 1970s, the film examines the couple\u2019s time living in Greenwich Village, New York City, when their personal and creative worlds collided.<\/p>\n \n\tDiversity remains a cornerstone of Sundance\u2019s mission, with nearly half of this year\u2019s films directed by women and 45% by filmmakers identifying as people of color. Notably, 96% of the lineup will premiere globally at the festival, further cementing Sundance\u2019s reputation as a launchpad for innovative cinema.<\/p>\n \n\tSingle Film Tickets<\/a> for in-person and online screenings go on sale January 16 at 10 a.m. MT. Members<\/a> have access to a Single Film Ticket pre-sale, and limited quantities of passes and packages remain on sale<\/a>. <\/p>\n \n\tFor those unable to attend in person, Sundance is expanding access by offering a selection of films online from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. Individual tickets go on sale Jan. 16, with passes available now at festival.sundance.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n