What happened at the CAA Sundance party?

A man was arrested after an alleged racially charged incident in the restroom, where he expressed pride in being white and then punched a person of color.

Who was arrested at the Sundance event?

A caucasian man, believed to be a party crasher who was not on the guest list, was arrested after an altercation at the High West Saloon.

Where will the Sundance Film Festival be held after Park City?

After this year, the Sundance Film Festival will move from Park City and be held in Colorado starting in 2027.

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Sundance Party Crasher Arrested After Racist Rant, Assault

25 Jan

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Summary

A man was arrested after a racially charged incident at a Sundance party.
The suspect allegedly made racist comments and then punched someone.
The festival will move from Park City in 2027.

Sundance Party Crasher Arrested After Racist Rant, Assault

A man was arrested on Friday at the High West Saloon in Park City during a CAA-hosted celebration at the Sundance Film Festival. The uninvited guest, described as caucasian, allegedly engaged in a disturbing, racially charged incident. He reportedly expressed pride in being "white" in the restroom before leaving and punching a person of color.

Security staff detained the individual, and the Park City Police Department subsequently took him into custody. While the incident was described as unsettling by some, not all guests were aware of the altercation. The Summit County Sheriff's Office has not yet released information on his current status.

CAA is a significant entity at Sundance, with many client projects premiering and the agency assisting with film distribution. This year's festival is notably the final one to be held in Park City. Beginning in 2027, the Sundance Film Festival is slated to relocate to Colorado.