The screening of Slam and The Doom Generation will kickstart the Sundance Film festival 2023. The festival will begin on January 19, 2023, and will go on till January 29 in Park City, Salt Lake City, at the Sundance Resort.

Slam, the 1998 American indie drama is directed, co-written and co-produced by Marc Levin. The film stars Sonja Sohn and Saul Williams. The story revolves around a young African American whose talent in poetry is hindered by his social background. The film bagged the Grand Jury Prize for a Dramatic Film at the 998 Sundance Film Festival.

On the other hand, The Doom Generation (1995) is a black comedy thriller that follows two troubled teenage lovers. It also premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1995. The film has been remastered in 4K and the uncensored director's cut will be screened at the festival.