Diane Ladd

Based on the true story of a present-day cover-up investigation and follows young Pentagon investigator Scott Huffman as he battles the political machine in Washington. He reluctantly teams with veterans of Operation Abilene to convince Congress to award the Medal of Honor to a courageous Air Force medic, William Pitsenbarger, who sacrificed his life saving more than 60 soldiers ambushed in one of the bloodiest battles in American history – the Vietnam War.

With the first day of Sundance underway, there will definitely be plenty of studio deals, bidding wars, trailers, clips and news during the festival — and we’re here to give you a daily wrap up of all the big developments from Park City. Read about what deals were made before the festival started and watch some trailers and clips from the most anticipated films.

The story of inventor and HSN regular, Joy Mangano.

The story of inventor and HSN regular, Joy Mangano.

Logline: While searching for her biological parents, a successful African American woman meets an impoverished white woman and her faith healing son who claim to be her true family.

Logline: A college student with a wild imagination volunteers to help take care of her intimidating aunt.

Logline: A young, unloved girl is sent to live with her grandmother who shows her the love and acceptance she’s always craved.

Logline: A small town woman reunites with the father to abandoned her forty years earlier, seeking his aid to get back her son from the relatives threatening to adopt him.