Sundance Film Festival

Salman Rushdie testifies at a US trial involving a knife attacker charged with terrorism. He also attended the premiere of a documentary about the attempted murder at the Sundance Film Festival.

Employees at Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado, are organizing to unionize with UNITE HERE, citing reduced hours and poor working conditions under new ownership by AJ Capital Partners. The effort coincides with the upcoming Sundance Film Festival, which is expected to bring increased business to the hotel.

Boulder City Council approved two new ordinances to prepare for the Sundance Film Festival, including a revised permitting process for large events and a $150 liquor license fee. Local businesses like Lushy Slushy and Fleishman's Bagels plan to expand operations to accommodate festival attendees.

Boulder spent $34 million to host the Sundance Film Festival, but lodging prices have exceeded expectations, with some homes listed for over $5,000 per night. High costs are driving attendees to consider alternative accommodations, risking the festival's economic benefits and community feel.

Donald Zuckerman, a film commissioner who helped relocate the Sundance Film Festival to Colorado, sued his former employer for age discrimination and defamation after being terminated. He claims he was fired for refusing to take blame for a $747,816 accounting error and replaced by a younger employee.