After Afghan Star, we made a quick trip to the grocery store for supplies, then made the 45-minute drive to the spectacular Sundance Resort for the afternoon screening of It Might Get Loud. The rustic resort is nestled in the Wasatch Range and surrounded by classic rocky mountain peaks.
Catherine and I needed tickets, so we joined the wait list line for a few minutes until Zach scored extra tickets outside. The film festival is amazingly accessible, even for those who don't plan ahead and purchase tickets. Even tickets for sold-out shows can be had through the wait list system or from people with extras.
It Might Get Loud traced the history of rock and roll through the lives of three generations of guitarists who get together to chat and jam. Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White share their stories, lives, and techniques with the audience and with each other. Fascinating and a must-see for anyone who enjoys rock music.
After an excellent dinner at the resort (the rotisserie pork loin is to die for!) Zach and Monica and I stayed for a heavier film, Boy Interrupted. Again, I was lacking a ticket but got one with no problem. The film follows the life of a child with Bipolar disorder who commits suicide at age 15. His filmmaker parents produced it in part as therapy for themselves and in part to educated the public about mental illness. They came out for a Q&A after the screening. I was very touched by their courage and strength to share such a personal story with the world.
This morning I'm off for a skate ski at the golf course before I catch a flight home. Being a part of Sundance has been quite an experience. I hope Zach invites us back next year!
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