Sundance 2015: New Frontier Immersion

Four works prestented at the film festival that challenge the storytelling norm

While virtual reality filmmaking has been getting much attention at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, other groundbreaking content from the New Frontier films and installations division reimagines storytelling in equally compelling, immersive ways. In speaking with Sundance Film Festival Senior Programmer and curator of the New Frontier exhibition, Shari Frilot, we were able to gain insight on the greater thematic connection of this year’s programming—and …

Kanye West feat. Paul McCartney: Only One

The imitable Kanye West has just released the full version of the video for his song (featuring Sir Paul McCartney on keys) “Only One.” Directed by Spike Jonze, the video sees Yeezy on a rain-soaked road in the middle of seemingly nowhere, but it perfectly illustrates the contrasting joy and heartbreak of the minimal track. The video—in which West’s vocals fade in and out of …

Living With Body Integrity Identity Disorder

The relatively unheard of condition called Body Integrity Identity Disorder (or BIID) causes people to disassociate themselves with one (or more) of their limbs—often their left leg—and drives them to desire amputation. The ethics behind amputating a perfectly healthy limb remain controversial, although some sufferers see it as the only option for a happier life. New York Magazine recently spoke with a 71-year-old man who …