Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Sundance Condemns Racist Assault on Rep. Frost
Rep.
Maxwell Frost was attacked at the Sundance Film Festival.
A man who was proud of being white punched him in the face and said mean things about his skin color.
The festival said this was not okay and that everyone should be safe.
The man who did this was caught by the police.
Rep.
Frost said he was okay, and the festival is sorry this happened.
Rep. Maxwell Frost was assaulted at a CAA party during the Sundance Film Festival.
The perpetrator, a Caucasian man, made racist remarks and punched Frost in the face.
The Sundance Film Festival condemned the incident and expressed concern for Frost's well-being.
The man was arrested, and the festival encouraged anyone with more information to contact the police.
Frost revealed on X that he was the victim and thanked security and the police for their assistance.
- Who
- Rep. Maxwell Frost and an unidentified Caucasian man
- What
- A racially-motivated assault on Rep. Frost
- When
- During a CAA party at the Sundance Film Festival
- Where
- High West Saloon, Park City, Utah
- Why
- The perpetrator made racist remarks and punched Frost in the face
- Victim
- Rep. Maxwell Frost
- Location
- High West Saloon, Park City, Utah
- Event
- CAA party at Sundance Film Festival
- Perpetrator
- A Caucasian man
- Action
- Punched Frost in the face after making racist remarks
- Response
- Sundance Film Festival condemned the incident
- Arrest
- The perpetrator was arrested
