The Sundance Institute announced two special awards on Wednesday. Cynthia Erivo will receive the Visionary Award and James Mangold the Trailblazer Award at the 2025 festival. The Visionary Award is for Erivo's "uncompromising work and notable contributions to the entertainment industry." It cited her current role as Elphaba in Wicked and its upcoming sequel, as well as past roles in The Color Purple and Harriet, as Harriet Tubman. Her 2023 ...