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Steph Curry wins Short Film Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.
Summary
Steph Curry and Ben Proudfoot won the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for "The Baddest Speechwriter of All," a short about Clarence B. Jones, a speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Steph Curry and filmmaker Ben Proudfoot were announced as winners of the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for their short, "The Baddest Speechwriter of All." The film follows Clarence B. Jones, an attorney who worked as a speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and reflects on his experiences during the Civil Rights Movement. Proudfoot described the pair as "jumping for joy," according to Deadline. Curry was not in attendance at the festival, and he and Proudfoot planned to celebrate after meeting at the Warriors' game vs the Utah Jazz on January 28.
Key details:
- Steph Curry and Ben Proudfoot won the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for "The Baddest Speechwriter of All."
- The short chronicles Clarence B. Jones, an attorney and speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his perspective on the Civil Rights Movement.
- Ben Proudfoot said he and Curry were "jumping for joy," per Deadline.
- Curry was not present at the festival when the prize was announced.
- Curry and Proudfoot previously collaborated on the 2022 short "The Queen of Basketball," with Curry as an executive producer and Proudfoot directing.
- The two met at a Warriors game on January 28 and planned to celebrate the award after the game.
Summary:
The award recognizes the short film's focus on a historical figure connected to the Civil Rights Movement and marks a notable festival honor for the film's creators. Undetermined at this time.
