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Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.

We sat down with the team behind ‘Rebuilding’ to discuss its timely depiction of a rancher (Josh O’Connor) attempting to pick up the pieces after a fire destroys his family’s property.

For the second edition of the local festival, two independent films from 1981, Jessie Maple’s “Will” and Robina Rose’s “Nightshift,” receive belated attention.

Hailey Gates’ “Atropia” and Brittany Shyne’s “Seeds” claimed the top jury awards at Sundance, along with audience favorites “Twinless,” “DJ Ahmet” and “Prime Minister.”

The move to Colorado isn’t political; it’s personal. It’s about protecting future participants and the festival’s integrity from hostile state politicians.

Also this week: UCLA’s ‘Beyond Barbie,’ Kenneth Turan and Justin Chang talk Jean Harlow’s ‘Bombshell,’ ‘Play It as It Lays’ in 4K and ‘Secret Mall Apartment.’

With ‘The Astronaut,’ ‘The Dutchman’ and ‘Friendship’ all playing at the festival, actor Kate Mara is making a robust showing of her versatility and depth.

The program for the upcoming edition includes films starring Rachel Sennott, Chloë Sevigny and Steven Yeun and from directors Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Ira Sachs.

A progressive himself, Robert Redford understood that impact happens when you speak truth in hard places — not when you run from them.