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Still image of Terrance Roberts

Utah Film Center screens ‘The Holly,’ an exploration of gentrification and crime

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The Utah Film Center screened the feature-length documentary “The Holly” on Feb. 7. The film delves into the story of Terrance Roberts and systemic disenfranchisement in his community.
A still image of Mo Chara with a microphone during a screening of the film "Kneecap"

2024 Sundance: ‘Kneecap’ tells the story of modern Ireland

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A fresh perspective on the story of Northern Ireland, “Kneecap” follows an Irish rap group that explores a youth culture that was born out of an ages-old struggle with Britain.
Chiwetel Ejiofor talking to reporters

2024 Sundance: ‘Rob Peace’ film review

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Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor wrote and directed the film adaptation of “The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace” by Jeff Hobbs.
"Into the Woods" cast

Local Utah theatre uses arts in the battle against cancer

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In addition to entertaining audiences with popular musicals, the Hopebox Theatre in Kaysville also provides another service: donations to families battling cancer.
SLCC Dance Company pose for a group photo with Buster Bear

The SLCC Dance-SLC Stars co-op officially tips off in 2024

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The Dance Company at Salt Lake Community College will perform four times at Salt Lake City Stars games this spring.
Title screen for "Diverted" student documentary film

Students tackle Salt Lake imperative with a documentary – and the focus is Indigenous...

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The 30-minute cut of “Diverted: Indigenous Stewardship and Saving the Great Salt Lake” is set to premiere Friday, Dec. 8, at Salt Lake Community College’s South City campus.
Five people stand together for a group photo in front of Taylor Swift movie art

Students chime in on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ movie

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SLCC students are among Taylor Swift’s legion of fans -- known as Swifties -- who have enjoyed the pop star’s concert movie, “The Eras Tour.”
Iman Vellani, Brie Larson, and Teyonah Parris in The Marvels (2023)

‘The Marvels’ entertains, but it won’t reignite the MCU

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In this review, Jonny Tollestrup says fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may feel underwhelmed by a stripped-down plot in "The Marvels."
Five student actors on stage during the "Black Comedy" play rehearsal

‘Black Comedy’ play running at the Black Box until Nov. 11

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The SLCC Theatre Department will close its production of Peter Shaffer's "Black Comedy" this week.
Vintage clothing and other items inside a clear display case

Fashion Institute open house presents an array of style, fashion

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Students, faculty and staff celebrated the arrival of the SLCC Fashion Institute to South City Campus during an open house event Oct. 12.
Multiple art pieces hanging in a gallery

New ‘La Mortalidad’ exhibit focuses on life and its end

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The "La Mortalidad" art exhibit features works from local and regional artists that explore the idea of mortality in Hispanic and Latinx culture.

‘Sweeney Todd’ production enters its final week at the Grand Theatre

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The Grand Theatre Company kicked off Halloween season with their production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." The show ends its run this Saturday.