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Summer movie survey: Four indie debuts worth watching out for

The Sundance Film Festival has been a launching pad for countless filmmakers over the years, from Steven Soderbergh and Nicole Holofcener to Ryan Coogler and Quentin Tarantino. Similarly bright futures may await four first-time filmmakers from the 2018 edition, whose notable debuts will make their way to theaters this summer. With fresh voices, distinct styles and bold themes this quartet exemplifies the variety on display in Park City, Utah, each January.

Boots Riley, "Sorry to Bother You" (July 6)

With a cast led by Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson and Armie Hammer, the directorial debut of the

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