The 20th edition of New York City's Tribeca Film Festival begins June 9 and runs through June 20, and while it'll be home to some of the most exciting films of the year, it also encompasses live events, television, gaming, virtual experiences, and even art (an exhibition called "Art is New York / New York Is Art," presented by longtime festival partner Chanel, will appear throughout Lower Manhattan during the run). Here's a look at the festival's most exciting prospects, from documentaries to dramas and next Oscar season’s awards contenders.
All My Friends Hate Me
After months away from our friends and family, doesn’t it sound fantastic to plan a weekend away with your nearest and dearest? Well, almost. In this dark comedy, directed by Andrew Gaynord, a group of college friends reunite for a raucous weekend at a grand estate but fun and games quickly go by the wayside as anxiety, fear, tension, and, OK, plenty of wicked humor, take hold. Is it just nerves making it difficult for screenwriter and star Tom Stourton’s Pete to connect to his pals, or is something more sinister at play?
Bernstein’s Wall
The legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein lived much of his life in the public eye—leading the New York Philharmonic, working on hits like West Side Story, and inhabiting the sort of international cultural dignitary role that barely even exists today. In this fascinating documentary, however, lesser-known sides of his life—from strained family relations to his struggles with his sexuality—are explored through archival footage and private correspondence, and help paint a picture of a brilliant, complicated man whose life went much deeper than his public persona ever could.
Blind Ambition
What happens when four oenophile Zimbabweans make their way to South Africa and, eventually, the World Wine Blind Tasting Championships? This documentary from directors Robert Coe and Warwick Ross follows the rousing adventure of a group of friends who make their way to the world’s most exclusive wine event, charting what they learn (and taste) along the way.
Blondie: Vivir in La Habana
This short film follows the iconic rock band Blondie—who will also appear at the festival doing a live talk on June 15—as they fulfilled a career dream in 2019 by playing a live a show in Cuba. Director Rob Roth tagged along and captured this moving document that touches on dreams, disappointment, awe, and the international language of music.
A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
Who’s been inspired by the late photographer Gordon Parks? It might be easier to list who hasn’t. In this documentary looking at the lensman (and through him, the Black experience in America), fans including Ava DuVernay and Anderson Cooper help explain what made Parks not only one of the best photographers of his generation but also an enduring icon whose work on camera and in his own life are still ripe to serve as inspiration today.
Creation Stories
Ewen Bremner, Suki Waterhouse, and Jason Isaacs star in this musical time capsule about Alan McGee, a British music executive who was instrumental in defining the sound of the 1990s. Adapted from McGee's own memoirs by Irvine Welsh, the film charts McGee's dizzying success (and the wild times that came with it) and explores the way one man's ear helped define a generation.
In the Heights
Jon M. Chu’s riotous big-screen adaptation of In The Heights—the Tony-winning Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes—will opening the festival, with simultaneous screenings across the city. And what could be a better choice? This movie is a candy-colored musical love letter to summer in New York City that seems destined to become a classic.
India Sweets and Spices
Writer-director Geeta Malik’s coming-of-age story follows a young woman, Alia (Sophia Ali), who heads home to New Jersey after a year at UCLA only to find that the cushy life her parents have built no longer agrees with her. Filial disapproval isn’t the only issue at play; when a new love interest for Alia (Varun, played by Rish Shah) comes into the picture, it sets off a chain reaction that will unveil family secrets and change the way Alia sees her parents forever.
Italian Studies
Vanessa Kirby stars in this fever dream of a film about a long, strange night of wandering in New York City. The third feature from writer-director Adam Leon, Italian Studies is an unconventional, gorgeous meditation on identity and chance, and provides yet another chance for Kirby to show off her exceptional talent.
The Kids
Stars like Chloë Sevigny and Rosario Dawson got their big breaks in Kids, director Larry Clark’s infamous 1995 movie about the fast lives of New York City teens. Some of the film’s other actors, however, didn’t end up so lucky. Director Eddie Martin’s fascinating documentary looks back at Kids—and the almost unrecognizable New York where it was made—to uncover what the film meant to the people who made it and how its long shadow has impacted their lives ever since.
Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story
The characters that Jackie Collins created in her bestselling novels were glamorous, scandalous, and nearly impossible to ignore—just like the author herself. In this new documentary, directed by Laura Fairrie, the real woman behind the dazzling façade is revealed through close reading of her work and interviews with her friends and family, including her iconic sister, Joan.
Like a Rolling Stone
If you don’t already know Ben Fong-Torres for his groundbreaking work in 1960s music journalism, buckle up. This documentary, directed by Suzanne Joe Kai, tells the story of one of music’s most revered writers, including input from friends and collaborators like Elton John, Carlos Santana, Steve Martin, Quincy Jones, Annie Leibovitz, and more.
The Lost Leonardo
When the painting known as the Salvator Mundi was determined, in 2008, to be a work by Leonardo Da Vinci—and again when it sold in 2017 for $450 million—it would change the art world forever. This documentary by Andreas Koefoed explores the murky mysteries behind the artwork that became the most expensive ever sold, questions how and why it became the sensation it did and asks who it is who’s allowed to determine what’s considered the truth.
Mark, Mary & Some Other People
Writer-director Hannah Marks helms this thoroughly modern romantic comedy, starring Ben Rosenfield and Hayley Law, about love, marriage, pregnancy tests, and open relationships—but not necessarily in that order.
No Sudden Move
The latest from director Steven Soderbergh—starring Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, Julia Fox, and Kieran Culkin—will premiere as the festival’s Centerpiece Gala selection. It’s a thriller that follows a group of crooks whose latest heist goes wrong, leaving to uncover the mystery of who hired them and why.
The Novice
College freshman Alex Dall isn’t entirely sure where she fits in, until she joins her schools competitive rowing team and becomes obsessed with paddling her way to victory. Isabelle Fuhrman stars in the Lauren Hadaway-directed story about the high price of passion and what it takes to become a champion.
The One and Only Dick Gregory
Written and directed by Andre Gaines (and executive produced by Lena Waithe and Kevin Hart), this documentary explores the career and legacy of the trailblazing comedian and civil-rights activist Dick Gregory. Including archival footage and interviews with Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes, Harry Belafonte and more, the film explores Gregory’s work as an entertainer and advocate and puts him in context as one of the most influential public figures of his time.
Poser
This dark debut feature from music video and documentary makers Ori Segev and Noah Dixon tells the story of a young woman (Sylvie Mix) on the outside of Columbus, Ohio’s insular indie rock scene and what happens when she finds a thrilling, dangerous way in that could change her life forever.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
You'd have to have been living under a rock for the past 70 years to miss Rita Moreno's incredible career. The Emmy, Oscar, Grammy, and Tony-winning star has appeared in cultural touchstones from Singin' in the Rain to West Side Story (the original and Steven Spielberg's upcoming remake) and Jane the Virgin. But how much do you really know about her? In director Mariem Pérez Riera's documentary, Moreno and an all-star cast of friends reveal the truth about her perseverance and passion as well as the formidable power of her legacy.
Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain
Director Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom, Best of Enemies) dives deep into the life, loves, and lasting impact of the late chef and author Anthony Bourdain in a tender and thoughtful documentary that uncovers how a disgruntled cook because the patron saint of global adventure-dining and examines the indelible impression he made on the worlds of food and television. With never-before-seen footage and candid interviews from friends and family, Neville’s movie puts front and center what made Bourdain special and why his death in 2018 was such a terrible loss.
Settlers
Directed by Wyatt Rockefeller and starring Jonny Lee Miller, Sofia Boutella, and Brooklynn Prince, this intergalactic thriller, which pays homage to classic Westerns, follows a family living on Mars as they tangle with hostile intruders—and end up in life-or-death circumstances.
Sisters on Track
In 2016, sisters Tai, Rainn, and Brooke Sheppard were selected by Sports Illustrated to be its Kids of the Year, but this moving documentary from directors Corinne van der Borch and Tone Grøttjord-Glenne goes beyond that incredible moment by following them for two formative years to tell a fuller story of the three young women, who went seemingly overnight from living with their mother in a homeless shelter to being internationally famous athletes and, eventually, adults.
12 Mighty Orphans
Martin Sheen stars in this feature, based on a true story, about a football team at a Depression-era Texas orphanage that finds unexpected success and recognition. Directed by Ty Roberts (who wrote the film with Lane Garrison and Kevin Meyer), 12 Mighty Orphans is an inspiring story of grit and perseverance—about a group of underdogs who ended up changing the game of football forever.
With/In
An all-star group of directors, including Bart Freundlich, Morgan Spector, Sanaa Lathan, Rosie Perez, and Griffin Dunne are behind this anthology, which is comprised of a series of 13 shorts—at turns funny, poignant, and revealing—starring actors including Julianne Moore, Don Cheadle, and Rebecca Hall and all focused on life during the recent quarantines.
Wolfgang
Before the restaurant empire and world-famous dishes, Wolfgang Puck was a young man in a troubled family situation with a dream of making it on his own. This documentary, directed by David Gelb (Chef’s Table, Jiro Dreams of Sushi) tells the story of how the Austrian-born Puck became one of the most celebrated chefs of his generation and came to define an era of haute cuisine in Los Angeles and around the world. We normally like popcorn with our movies, but this one might call for something just a bit more refined.
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