In an article that will surely fuel Park City cocktail party conversation, John Pierson is suggesting that Sundance end its practice of presenting awards. If you want to level the playing field, get rid of all the damn prizes. According to Pierson, Festival Co-Director Nicole Guillemet told the group that Robert Redford agrees. The discussion, and ultimate rejection, of Pierson's proposal followed Guillemet's news that the American Spectrum will now have an Audience Award. Try other common names like Bob, Harvey, Geoff or Cassian.
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