2009 Sundance Film Festival

ART & COPY is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray (SURFWISE, SCRATCH, HYPE!), it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time -- people who've profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry. Exploding forth from advertising's "creative revolution" of the 1960s, these artists and writers all brought a surprisingly rebellious spirit to their work in a business more often associated with mediocrity or manipulation: George Lois, Mary Wells, Dan Wieden, Lee Clow, Hal Riney and others featured in ART & COPY were responsible for "Just Do It," "I Love NY," "Where's the Beef?," "Got Milk," "Think Different," and brilliant campaigns for everything from cars to presidents. They managed to grab the attention of millions and truly move them. Visually interwoven with their stories, TV satellites are launched, billboards are erected, and the social and cultural impact of their ads are brought to light in this dynamic exploration of art, commerce, and human emotion.

Filmmaker Dana Perry documents the life of her son, Evan, a 15-year-old who committed suicide.

Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health.

The story of a lawsuit by tens of thousands of Ecuadorans against Chevron over contamination of the Ecuadorean Amazon.

The only remedy for disconnecting people from the natural world is connecting them to it again.

The glimpse into the life of Mexican President Plutarco Elias Calles.

Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.

A writer documents the journey his family takes to Mongolia to consult with nomadic shamans on the healing of their autistic son.

A racist is taught a lesson in the form of an avenging angel who works in a convenience store.

Journalist Nicholas Kristof travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate the growing humanitarian crisis.

A documentary chronicling Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's preparations for the 2007 fall-fashion issue.

A look at the life and work of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Sergio Vieira de Mello, and the rescue operation when he was trapped and injured by a bomb explosion at UN headquarters in Baghdad.

First Amendment attorney Martin Garbus talks about the history and current state of free speech in America.

A documentary focusing on the life of dot-com entrepreneur Josh Harris, and his exploits over the last decade.

A look at the late '60s and early '70s rock band The Doors, including rare exclusive footage.

The life of the great American lawyer and advocate for the political underdog, William Kunstler.

Adam, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth.

A drama centered on the trials and tribulations of a proud Palestinian Christian immigrant single mother and her teenage son in small town Illinois.

A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.

A hard-core New York Giants fan struggles to deal with the consequences when he is beaten up by his favorite player.

A graduate student (Nicholson) copes with a recent breakup by conducting interviews with various men.

Paul is an actor who feels bogged down by his participation in a production of Chekov's play, Vanya.

A drama centered around three high school seniors - an aspiring actress, her misfit best friend, and a loner - who become engaged in an intimate and complicated relationship.

In a post-September 11th world overflowing with fear and hate, two Latino teens discover that sometimes the only thing that can keep them from drowning is love.

A drama that is centered around a troubled teenage girl and a family that is trying to get over the loss of their son.