Sundance Film Festival Hosts Anti-ICE Protest with Elijah Wood
Approximately 100 demonstrators, including actor Elijah Wood, participated in an anti-ICE protest at the Sundance Film Festival to oppose immigration enforcement actions.
A brief protest titled 'Sundancers Melt Ice' occurred at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, lasting 10 minutes at sunset. Around 100 protesters gathered to oppose ICE raids and honor Minneapolis residents Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were killed by ICE and border patrol agents.
Actor Elijah Wood participated, emphasizing the festival's mission of bringing people together and sharing global stories while condemning the unlawful shootings. Throughout the festival, numerous actors spoke against ICE and wore 'ICE out' pins at premieres. Actress Natalie Portman strongly denounced the federal government, Trump's administration, and ICE's actions.
The demonstration reflected broader social and political tensions, with film industry professionals using the festival platform to address immigration, racial injustice, and government policies.
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