Robert Redford’s youngest daughter, Amy Redford, has paid a moving tribute to her late father ahead of the upcoming Sundance Film Festival.
She reflected on her legacy as a filmmaker and a parent.
Speaking on the Today show, Amy described the Oscar-winning actor and director as “playful, curious and kind.”
He highlighted how he instilled in his children a passion for pursuing dreams and a deep respect for stewardship of the natural world.
“I think what he taught us to do is really find what we’re most passionate about and the things that we think could change the world,” Amy explained.
“I think the best thing he did for my family was raise us between New York and the Sundance Mountains – because we were able to live between the city and according to natural law – and taught us a very strong value of stewardship. It’s something that we all bring to the table today, and I’m very proud of it,” she continued.
Redford died of natural causes in September 2025 at the age of 89.
He leaves behind four children: Scott (died in infancy), Shauna, James (died in 2020) and Amy.
Amy noted her father’s determination to found the Sundance Film Festival in 1978, despite industry skepticism.
His vision was to create a platform for untold stories and emerging filmmakers.
It’s a mission that continues to shape Hollywood today.
“If you tell him not to do it, that just means it hasn’t been done yet,” Amy recalls.
The festival has since launched the careers of directors like Ryan Coogler and Chloé Zhao.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Amy built a career in film, directing Perch (2022) and producing The Lincoln Project.
She credited her upbringing around her father’s creative process for inspiring her own journey.
