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From Stardom to Sundance: The Legacy of Robert Redford

Presented by Dr. Annette Bochenek

2026-04-07 19:00:00 2026-04-07 20:00:00 America/New_York From Stardom to Sundance: The Legacy of Robert Redford Robert Redford was an actor, director, and producer. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award. He was named by "Time" as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014. Explore From Home - Virtual AS 1

Tuesday, April 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 19:00:00 2026-04-07 20:00:00 America/New_York From Stardom to Sundance: The Legacy of Robert Redford Robert Redford was an actor, director, and producer. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award. He was named by "Time" as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014. Explore From Home - Virtual AS 1

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Robert Redford was an actor, director, and producer. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award. He was named by "Time" as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014.

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Robert Redford died on September 16, 2025. 

From his breakout role in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" to his groundbreaking work as a director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford has left an indelible mark on American cinema. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a presentation about Redford’s evolution from Hollywood leading man to champion of independent film, highlighting his iconic performances, Academy Award–winning directorial achievements, and influence in shaping a new generation of filmmakers. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories.

Presenter: Annette Bochenek, Ph.D., is a film historian, professor, and avid scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She manages the “Hometowns to Hollywood” blog, in which she profiles her trips to the hometowns of classic Hollywood stars. She has also been featured on the popular classic film-oriented television network, Turner Classic Movies. A regular columnist for "Classic Movie Hub", her articles have appeared in TCM Backlot, "Silent Film Quarterly", "Nostalgia Digest", "The Dark Pages Film Noir Newsletter" and "Chicago Art Deco Society Magazine".

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