# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Story of Us - The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening of discussion and artivism.About this EventJoin us on the first day of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival for The Story of Us Presents - The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers. Cinematic storytelling has long been a battleground upon which competing visions of a more inclusive democracy play out in Hollywood—a battle disproportionately impacting Black artists. In 2025, the fight over representation and the arts escalated dramatically, with the defunding of public art and media, high-profile attacks on late-night comedians and the erosion of democratic norms that once upheld the freedoms of speech and expression.Though our current political moment is often cast as "unprecedented," the McCarthy Era and Hollywood blacklists provide a blueprint by which we can understand and overcome contemporary consolidation and censorship in the media and arts. Storytelling is an act of resistance, and the more we recognize that truth, mine its past and imagine its future, the closer we can bring ourselves to achieving the multiracial democracy we deserve.Through a panel discussion and performances, we will explore the McCarthy Era's roots in anti-Black racism, the connections between racism and authoritarianism, and outline our highest aspirations for a more creative, free and inclusive future in the arts.Featuring:Kimberlé Crenshaw, professor of law, Columbia Law School and UCLA, Board Member Sundance Institute and Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum;Viet Thanh Nguyen, professor of English, American Studies and Ethnicity, and Comparative Literature at the University of Southern California, and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Sympathizer;Jacqueline Stewart, professor of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago, former President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures,with more panelists and performers to be announced soon!**Please note that entry is first come, first serve based on capacity. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/park-city/the-story-of-us-the-new-mccarthyism-why-authoritarians-fear-storytellers/100001978160747045 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, business, literary-art, performances, festivals, comedy, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Park City - **state**: UT - **country**: United States - **location**: The Park - **lat**: 40.6588686 - **long**: -111.505575 - **full address**: The Park, 950 Iron Horse Drive, Park City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Story of Us - The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/21ed79758bdc2fb64726ffceae39fbbcf96b456efd30d96614f370482c2fe42d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1766557972 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Story of Us - The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers being held? - **A:** The Story of Us - The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers takes place on Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Park, 950 Iron Horse Drive, Park City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Story of Us - The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers? - **A:** The Story of Us - The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers is organized by The African American Policy Forum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Story of Us - The New McCarthyism: Why Authoritarians Fear Storytellers is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Park City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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