The Daily Trojan film critics attended the 2021 Sundance Film Festival for the first time, reporting on events hosted in the festival’s online format. Here are a few reviews of films made in part by USC School of Cinematic Arts alumni.

Text on a purple and orange graphic says: "All Light, Everywhere" by Lauren Mattice, film critic. A deeper look into the modern surveillance state, including the manufacturing and development of cameras. Length: 1 hour 45 minutes, genre: documentary, rating: not rated, release date: January 31, 2021

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Text on a purple and orange graphic says: "My Name is Pauli Murray" by Alexandra Miller, film critic. Following the life of Pauli Murray  a lawyer, activist and preacher who made triumphs in overcoming segregation and discrimination. Length: 1 hour 31 minutes, genre: documentary, rating: not rated, release date: January 31, 2021

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Text on a purple and orange graphic says: "Rebel Hearts" by Alexandra Miller, film critic. A documentary about a group of 1960s nuns who rebel against the Catholic Church in pursuit of personal freedom highlights forgotten piece of feminist  history. Length: 1 hour 39 minutes, genre: documentary, rating: not rated, release date: January 29, 2021

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Text on a purple and orange graphic says: "R#J" by Alexandra Miller, film critic. The film reimagines the story of "Romeo and Juliet" through the lens of a phone camera and social media. Length: 1 hour 31 minutes, genre: drama, rating: not rated, release date: January 30, 2021

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