which the fest has rarely seen, thanks to producer Oprah Winfrey's red carpet appearance and promotional push.
With Sundance's grand jury, aud and acting (Mo'Nique) prizes already in the trophy case, the Lionsgate pic is solidly poised for awards season contention, if the eight-Oscar legacy of Toronto's 2008 aud winner "Slumdog Millionaire" is any indication.
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