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The Sundance Reel

Inside the political, private life of former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

By Rick Brough,

David D'Arcy

Published January 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM MST

Jacinda Ardern appears in Prime Minister by Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Radio New Zealand

"Prime Minister" provides an intimate view inside the political and private life of former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, capturing her through five tumultuous years in power and beyond as she redefined leadership on the world stage. Directors Michelle Walshe and Lindsay Utz talk about the making of the film.

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Directors of "Prime Minister," Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe at KPCW

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Rick Brough

Known for getting all the facts right, as well as his distinctive sign-off, Rick covered Summit County meetings and issues for 35 years on KPCW. He now heads the Friday Film Review team.

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David D'Arcy

David D'Arcy is a freelance art critic and journalist whose articles can be found in such publications as The Arts Fuse, The Art Newspaper, CNN, NPR, SFGate, Irish Times, IndieWire, Observer, Vanity Fair, The National, San Francisco Chronicle, Screen Daily and more.

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