Tribeca Festival<\/a>\u00a0Director and SVP of Programming Cara Cusumano. \u201cThis year\u2019s film lineup is a testament to that power, bursting with creative risk, iconic artists, and new perspectives that spark vital conversations and drive culture forward. These films are a powerful reflection of the world we live in \u2014 and the world we want to shape.\u201d<\/p>\nThe consumer-facing festival was founded by Robert De Niro, Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2001 to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of lower Manhattan following the 9-11 attacks on the World Trade Center. In 2019, James Murdoch\u2019s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s Tribeca Festival\u2019s full feature film lineup:<\/p>\n
Opening Night Gala<\/strong>:\u00a0Billy Joel: And So It Goes<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. A sweeping portrait of a true New York icon, this definitive documentary captures the grit, genius, and soul of William Martin Joel \u2014 from his Long Island roots to sold-out stadiums. With rare archival footage and revealing new interviews, the film charts the rise of one of America\u2019s greatest singer-songwriters, whose music became the heartbeat of a city and the soundtrack of a generation. Directed and produced by Susan Lacy, Jessica Levin. Produced by Emma Pildes. An HBO Documentary Films Release.<\/p>\nClosing Night Gala<\/strong>:\u00a0YANUNI<\/em><\/strong>, (Austria, Brazil, United States, Canada, Germany) \u2013 World Premiere. Both a love story and a call to action, YANUNI follows the fearless Indigenous chief Juma Xipaia, who has survived six assassination attempts as she leads a relentless fight to defend her people\u2019s land alongside her husband, Hugo Loss, a steely Special Forces Unit ranger. When she discovers she is pregnant, their battle takes on new urgency. Directed by Richard Ladkani. Produced by Juma Xipaia, Leonardo DiCaprio, Anita Ladkani, Richard Ladkani.<\/p>\nSPOTLIGHT+<\/strong>\u00a0(screenings paired with live experiences)<\/p>\nAre We Good<\/em><\/strong>?<\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 New York Premiere. Beloved comedian and groundbreaking podcast host Marc Maron reluctantly pulls back the curtain on his everyday life as he pushes to maintain a successful stand-up career while grappling with the sudden, devastating loss of his partner. Directed by Steven Feinartz. Produced by Steven Feinartz, Julie Seabaugh, Ethan Goldman. After the Movie: A conversation with Marc Maron.<\/p>\nBilly Idol Should Be Dead<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Punk legend turned pop sensation Billy Idol bares it all in this electrifying documentary, revealing his rise to fame, battle with addiction and triumphant comeback that captivated millions of fans worldwide. Directed and produced by Jonas \u00c5kerlund. Produced by Mark Monroe, Orian Williams, Violaine Etienne, Ryan Kroft. After the Movie: An intimate performance by Billy Idol.<\/p>\nDepeche Mode: M<\/em><\/strong>, (United States, Mexico) \u2013 World Premiere. Depeche Mode: M captures the band\u2019s 2023 Mexico City shows, blending concert footage with interstitial elements, exploring music, mortality, and Mexican culture\u2019s relationship with death. Directed by Fernando Fr\u00edas. After the Movie: A conversation with Depeche Mode and director Fernando Fr\u00edas.<\/p>\nJust Sing<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(UK) \u2013 World Premiere. On the cusp of graduation, the members of USC\u2019s celebrated SoCal VoCals have one more challenge to conquer before adulthood: The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in New York City. Directed by Abraham Troen, Angelique Molina. Produced by Sarah Thomson, John Battsek. After the Movie: A special performance by the SoCal VoCals.<\/p>\nMatter of Time<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Set against the backdrop of a powerful and emotional benefit performance by Eddie Vedder, Matter of Time chronicles the fight to cure epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare and often fatal genetic disease. Directed by Matt Finlin. Produced by Karen Barzilay. After the Movie: An intimate acoustic performance by Eddie Vedder.<\/p>\nMetallica Saved My Life<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(UK) \u2013 World Premiere. Metallica Saved My Life dives into the powerful, life-changing impact of foundational heavy metal band Metallica on their fans. Directed by Grammy award winning director Jonas \u00c5kerlund, this documentary shares the intertwined stories of the group and their most devoted fans, revealing the deep connection that can only be forged through music. Directed by Jonas \u00c5kerlund. Produced by Alice Webb, Jonas \u00c5kerlund. After the Movie: A conversation with members of Metallica and director Jonas \u00c5kerlund.<\/p>\nMove Ya Body: The Birth of House<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 New York Premiere. Elegance Bratton dives into the electrifying, black queer roots of house music, tracing its underground rise from Chicago\u2019s dance floors to global dominance. Fueled by rhythm, resistance, and radical joy, this pulsating documentary celebrates the trailblazing artists who turned sound into a movement \u2014 and a sanctuary. Directed by Elegance Bratton. Produced by Chester Algernal Gordon, Elegance Bratton. After the Movie: A house music dance party with Celeste Alexander, Lori Branch and Lady D.<\/p>\nNobu<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 New York Premiere. Nobu traces the journey of legendary sushi master Nobu Matsuhisa from his humble beginnings to becoming a world renowned chef with a global restaurant empire bearing his name. Directed and produced by Matt Tyrnauer. Produced by Gianni Nunnari, Corey Reeser, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman. After the Movie: A conversation with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and director Matt Tyrnauer.<\/p>\nRebbeca (AKA Becky G)<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. As chart-topping Latin music superstar Becky G embarks on her most personal and ambitious project to date, her debut Mexican regional album, she is prompted to revisit her roots and dive deep into a beautiful and complicated past. Directed and produced by Jennifer Tiexiera, Gabriela Cavanagh. After the Movie: A special performance by Becky G.<\/p>\nThe Rose: Come Back to Me<\/em><\/strong> (United States, South Korea) \u2013 World Premiere. An intimate documentary chronicling the remarkable journey of The Rose \u2014 from their humble beginnings as a South Korean indie band to their rise as a global sensation. Irresistibly magnetic, the film captures the band\u2019s enchanting music and the deep bond between its members. Directed by Eugene Yi. Produced by Diane Quon, Sanjay Sharma, James Shin, Joe Plummer. After the Movie: A special appearance by The Rose.<\/p>\nThe Sixth Borough<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. This vibrant documentary explores Long Island\u2019s indelible impact on hip-hop\u2019s evolution, told through the voices of pioneering artists who shaped the genre. The suburban landscape inspired a distinctive sound that expanded hip-hop beyond NYC, while also challenging the false promises of suburban utopia. Directed by Jason Pollard. Produced by Jennifer Ollman, Katie Taber. After the Movie: A special performance by De La Soul and Rakim.<\/p>\nSomething Beautiful<\/em><\/strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Fueled by fantasy, Something Beautiful is a one-of-a-kind pop opera featuring thirteen original new songs from the Something Beautiful album. Directed and written by Miley Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, Brendan Walter. Produced by Miley Cyrus, Panos Cosmatos, Nick Spicer, Nate Bolotin, Aram Tertzakian. With Miley Cyrus. After the Movie: An exclusive conversation with Cyrus.<\/p>\nState of Firsts<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. With incredible access, State of Firsts follows Sarah McBride\u2019s history-making campaign as the first transgender person ever to be elected to Congress during this time of heated political opposition to the trans community. Directed by Chase Joynt. Produced by Jenna Kelly, Justin Lacob. After the Movie: A conversation with Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del), director Chase Joynt, and producer Jenna Kelly.<\/p>\nStill Free TC<\/em>,<\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Ty Dolla $ign is one of the world\u2019s biggest musical artists, but as he begins work on his newest album, his brother Gabriel is serving a 67-year prison sentence for murder.\u00a0Still Free TC<\/em>\u00a0follows the brothers over two years to explore how they ended up on such different paths, and watches as those paths converge again in a fight for clemency and self-discovery. Produced by Krista Worby. After the Movie: A conversation with Ty Dolla $ign.<\/p>\nWe Are Pat<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Filmmaker Ro Haber examines \u201dIt\u2019s Pat\u201d through the lens of 2025, trans visibility and their own conflicted recollection of the controversial SNL character played by Julia Sweeney. Directed by Rowan Haber. Produced by Caryn Capotosto, Rowan Haber. Before the Movie: A comedy performance featuring We Are Pat participants Roz Hernandez, Nori Reed, James Tom, and more.<\/p>\nWizkid: Long Live Lagos<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States, UK, Nigeria) \u2013 World Premiere. From Lagos to London, this powerful documentary follows Wizkid\u2019s rise as a global icon reshaping how Africa is seen and heard around the world. Blending intimate moments, explosive performances, and cultural commentary, the film captures how Wizkid is using his platform to change perceptions, reclaim African identity, and inspire a new generation. Directed by Karam Gill. Produced by Karam Gill, Daniel Malikyar. An HBO Documentary Films Release. After the Movie: A conversation with Wizkid and director Karam Gill.<\/p>\nSPOTLIGHT NARRATIVE<\/strong><\/p>\nAfter This Death<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 North American Premiere. After falling into a lustful affair with a mysterious frontman, a woman must reckon with her own deep-seated desires and sense of purpose after he vanishes without a trace, leaving her caught between toxic fans and ideals of what could be. Directed and written by Lucio Castro. Produced by David Hinojosa, Anita Gou, Patrick Donovan, Luca Intili, Caroline Clark. With Mia Maestro, Lee Pace, Rupert Friend, Gwendoline Christie.<\/p>\nThe Best You Can<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Cynthia Rand is a buttoned-up New Yorker married to a brilliant professor 25 years her senior. She begins feeling the effects of her husband\u2019s advancing age on their relationship, just as her world is turned upside down by the arrival of sharp but chronically underachieving security guard Stan Olszewski in this smart romcom that reunites Bacon and Sedgwick on screen for the first time in 20 years. Directed, written and produced by Michael J. Weithorn. Produced by Victoria Hill, Andrew Mann, Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon. With Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon, Judd Hirsch, Brittany O\u2019Grady.<\/p>\nDeep Cover<\/em><\/strong>, (UK) \u2013 International Premiere. A down-on-their-luck trio of wannabe improv comedians are recruited to go undercover and bust petty criminals, but when one decides to go off book, they will have to \u201cyes and\u2026\u201d their way out of an escalating London gang war in this fast-paced action comedy. Directed by Tom Kingsley. Written by Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow, Ben Ashenden, Alexander Owen. Produced by Colin Trevorrow, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald. With Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed, Paddy Considine. An Amazon MGM Studios Release.<\/p>\nEast of Wall<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 New York Premiere. After the death of her husband, Tabatha \u2014 a young, tattooed, rebellious horse trainer \u2014 wrestles with financial insecurity and unresolved grief while providing refuge for a group of wayward teenagers on her broken-down ranch in the Badlands. Directed, written and produced by Kate Beecroft. Produced by Lila Yacoub, Melanie Ramsayer, Shannon Moss. With Tabatha Zimiga, Porshia Zimiga, Scoot McNairy, Jennifer Ehle. A Sony Pictures Classics Release.<\/p>\nEverything\u2019s Going to Be Great<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. When they are unexpectedly forced to move in with an estranged relative, the Smart Family must navigate oversized dreams, identity struggles and regional theater in this warmly observant family comedy. Directed by Jon S. Baird. Written by Steven Rogers. Produced by Alex Lalonde, Bryan Unkeless, Steven Rogers. With Allison Janney, Bryan Cranston, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Jack Champion. A Lionsgate Release.<\/p>\nHow to Train Your Dragon<\/em><\/strong>, (United States, UK) \u2013 New York Premiere. As an ancient threat endangers Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the unlikely friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together. Directed and written by Dean DeBlois. Produced by Dean DeBlois, Marc Platt, Adam Siegel. With Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Julian Dennison. A Universal Pictures Release.<\/p>\nIn Cold Light<\/em><\/strong>, (Canada) \u2013 World Premiere. Fresh out of prison, Ava\u2019s attempt to reclaim her drug operation collapses when she witnesses a brutal crime, forcing her to flee for her life and track down who wants her dead in Maxime Giroux\u2019s taut thriller. Directed by Maxime Giroux. Written by Patrick Whistler. Produced by Yanick L\u00e9tourneau, Mike MacMillan. With Maika Monroe, Troy Kotsur, Allan Hawco, and Helen Hunt.<\/p>\nInside<\/em><\/strong>, (Australia) \u2013 North American Premiere. A complex paternal triangle evolves when a teenager is transferred from juvenile to adult prison and comes under the wing of two very different fellow inmates: a soon-to-be-paroled convict and Australia\u2019s most despised criminal. Directed and written by Charles Williams. Produced by Marian Macgowan, Kate Glover. With Guy Pearce, Cosmo Jarvis, Vincent Miller, Toby Wallace.<\/p>\nK-Pops!,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 U.S. Premiere. Anderson .Paak directs and stars in this joyful musical comedy as BJ, a down-on-his-luck journeyman musician who takes a gig in Seoul with the house band of a K-pop competition show only to discover one of the show\u2019s aspiring superstars is his long-lost son. Directed, written and produced by Anderson .Paak. Written by Khaila Amazan. Produced by Greg Silverman, Jon Berg, Jaeson Ma, Jonnie Park. With Anderson .Paak, Soul Rasheed, Jee Young Han, Jonnie \u201cDumbfoundead\u201d Park, Yvette Nicole Brown.<\/p>\nOh, Hi!<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 New York Premiere. Iris has met her perfect guy, Isaac, and is enjoying their first romantic getaway together \u2014 what could go wrong? This clever and charmingly odd dark comedy takes on the highs and lows of modern dating and the ways it makes us all a little crazy. Directed, Written and Produced by Sophie Brooks. Produced by David Brooks, Dan Clifton, Julie Waters, Molly Gordon. With Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds. A Sony Pictures Classics Release.<\/p>\nParadise Records<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Cooper is trying to keep the doors of Paradise Records open with its motley crew of entertaining employees, even as the world works against him. The hilarious debut film from multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated musician Logic and executive producer Kevin Smith. Directed and written by Logic. Produced by Logic, Jordan Monsanto, Liz Destro. With Logic, Tramayne \u201cTman\u201d Hudson, Reed Northrup, Mary Elizabeth Kelly.<\/p>\nRe-Creation<\/em><\/strong>, (Ireland, Luxembourg) \u2013 World Premiere. Inspired by the real unsolved murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan du Plantier, directors Jim Sheridan and David Merriman imagine a jury\u2019s deliberations if the main suspect had been tried in Ireland, where Toscan du Plantier was killed. Directed and written by Jim Sheridan, David Merriman. Produced by Fabrizio Maltese, Tina O\u2019Reilly. With Vicky Krieps, Jim Sheridan, Aidan Gillen, Colm Meaney.<\/p>\nRelay<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 U.S. Premiere. Elusive professional fixer Ash has his skills put to the test while protecting whistleblower Sarah Grant from increasingly ruthless corporate mercenaries in this breathless, New York-set thriller. Directed by David Mackenzie. Written by Justin Piasecki. Produced by Basil Iwanyk, Gillian Berrie, David Mackenzie, Teddy Schwarzman. With Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington, Willa Fitzgerald. A Bleecker Street Release.<\/p>\nSham<\/em><\/strong>, (Japan) \u2013 World Premiere. When a young student shows signs of trauma, his parents act swiftly against his middle school teacher. But all may not be as it seems, leading the scales of justice to tip in fascinating, heartbreaking ways. Directed by Takashi Miike. Written by Hayashi Mori. Produced by Ken\u2019ichi Wasano, Keiichi Hashimoto, Misako Saka, Shigeji Maeda. With Go Ayano, Ko Shibasaki.<\/p>\nShe Dances<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Harried dad Jason and teenage daughter Claire confront their fractured relationship against the unlikely backdrop of the Young Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals in this charming, heartfelt father-daughter comedy. Directed, written and produced by Rick Gomez. Written and produced by Steve Zahn. Produced by Jenny Gomez, Mandi Reno, Jenifer Westphal, Coby Toland. With Steve Zahn, Ethan Hawke, Mackenzie Ziegler, Audrey Zahn.<\/p>\nSovereign<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Struggling single father Jerry indoctrinates his son Joe into the sovereign citizen movement, teaching him that laws are mere illusions and freedom is something you take. But, as Jerry\u2019s ideology consumes them, they are set on a collision course with a police chief who has spent his life upholding the rules that Jerry has spent his tearing down. Directed and written by Christian Swegal. Produced by Nick Moceri. With Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, Dennis Quaid, Martha Plimpton. A Briarcliff Entertainment Release.<\/p>\nTow<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Based on a true story, this poignant and inspiring underdog story follows Amanda, an unhoused woman living in her car who fights a predatory towing company when they refuse to return her stolen vehicle. Directed and produced by Stephanie Laing. Written by Jonathan Keasey, Brant Boivin. Produced by Brent Stiefel, Samantha Nisenboim, Rose Byrne. With Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer, Dominic Sessa, Ariana DeBose, Demi Lovato, Simon Rex.<\/p>\nA Tree Fell in the Woods<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. What happens when a tree falls in the woods and someone does hear it? Two couples are forced to deal with such a question \u2014 and their lives in general \u2014 when a New Year\u2019s Eve trip to the woods unearths simmering feelings and the secrets they carry threaten to break their seemingly perfect relationships. Directed and written by Nora Kirkpatrick. Produced by Lynette Howell Taylor, Samantha Housman. With Alexandra Daddario, Daveed Diggs, Josh Gad, Ashley Park.<\/p>\nWesthampton<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Years after leaving Westhampton, Long Island to chase his dream as a filmmaker, a damaged director returns to the hometown that inspired his breakout film \u2014 where he\u2019s forced to confront buried secrets, broken relationships, and the past he tried to rewrite. Directed and written by Christian Nilsson. Produced by Saraleah Cogan, Rob Hinderliter, Alex Robbins, Terence Krey. With Finn Wittrock, RJ Mitte, Jake Weary, Amy Forsyth.<\/p>\nSPOTLIGHT DOCUMENTARY<\/strong><\/p>\nAndy Kaufman Is Me<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. A rare window into the enigmatic mind of comedy legend Andy Kaufman through his never-before-heard audio diary recordings. As marionette puppets bring his unfinished book to life, family and friends unveil the real person behind the provocative public persona in this captivating documentary. Directed by Clay Tweel. Produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Ross M. Dinerstein, Shannon E. Riggs.<\/p>\nBarbara Walters Tell Me Everything,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Few American journalists have had a career as trailblazing and transformative as Barbara Walters, whose astonishing life and work are recounted in her own words in this raw, intimate, decades-spanning doc. Directed and produced by Jackie Jesko. Produced by Marcella Steingart, Sara Bernstein, Meredith Kaulfers. An ABC News Studios Release.<\/p>\nBlue Scuti: Game Crasher<\/em><\/strong>, (United States, France) \u2013 World Premiere. Thirteen-year-old Willis Gibson\u2019s life changes overnight when he becomes the first person in human history to beat Tetris. This coming-of-age story explores grief, the power of community and the rise of an unexpected internet legend. Directed by Chris Moukarbel. Produced by Chris Moukarbel, Jamie McBriety.<\/p>\nBodyguard of Lies<\/em><\/strong>, (United States, Afghanistan) \u2013 World Premiere. Exposes the tangled web of deception spun by the U.S. government during its 20-year war in Afghanistan, revealing the campaign of lies and misinformation fed to the American public. Through shocking testimonies from government insiders, confidential documents, and private audio recordings of those at the highest levels of the military and elected leadership, this gripping documentary urges a reckoning with the wider implications of government deception on a global scale. Directed and produced by Dan Krauss. Produced by Brad Hebert, Susan Zirinsky, Alex Gibney, Darryl Frank. A Paramount+ Release.<\/p>\nCounting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Catapulted into overnight fame by their massively successful debut album, San Francisco indie rock band Counting Crows and their introspective frontman Adam Duritz were suddenly the biggest rockstars in the world, defiantly facing whatever came next. The film captures this pivotal crossroads through revealing interviews and evocative 1990\u2019s archival to craft a rare story of artistic integrity in the spotlight. Directed by Amy Scott. Produced by Brian Morrow, Jonathan Lynch. An HBO Documentary Films Release.<\/p>\nCulture Club<\/em><\/strong>, (United States, UK) \u2013 World Premiere. The style, the glam, the music, the hats! Culture Club burst onto the UK new romantic scene in 1981 and became one of the most defining and influential bands of their generation. Alison Ellwood\u2019s impossibly fun documentary celebrates the band\u2019s story in their own words, while also revealing the surprisingly tender love story at its center. Directed by Alison Ellwood. Produced by Trevor Birney, Andrew Tully.<\/p>\nDear Ms.: A Revolution in Print<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Three filmmakers dive deep into the storied and complex legacy of Ms. magazine through the lens of some of its most iconic covers, featuring never-before-seen archival footage and engaging interviews with the powerful women who shaped the magazine at its inception over fifty years ago. Directed by Salima Koroma, Alice Gu, Cecilia Aldarondo. Produced by William Ventura. An HBO Documentary Films Release.<\/p>\nEmpire Skate<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Empire Skate chronicles the colorful rise and enduring influence of New York skateboarding culture in the 1990s, through the global phenomenon of Supreme and intimate portraits of the skaters who breathed life into that world. Directed and produced by Josh Swade. Produced by Jennifer Albanese, Kate Ferraguto, Carolyn Hepburn, Christopher McGlynn. An ESPN 30 for 30 Release.<\/p>\nHolding Liat<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 North American Premiere. On October 7th, during a raid by Hamas on her kibbutz, Israeli-American Liat Atzili was kidnapped, prompting an urgent and heart-wrenching fight for her release by her family. Through a deeply intimate lens, parents Yehuda and Chaya cope with fear and uncertainty as they are thrust into a global conflict unfolding in real time. Directed by Brandon Kramer. Produced by Lance Kramer, Yoni Brook, Ari Handel, Darren Aronofsky.<\/p>\nThe Inquisitor<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. In 1972, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan became the first Southern Black woman to join Congress, one of many firsts in her career as a trailblazing political leader. Looking at her life both in and out of the limelight, this insightful documentary explores how her voice still resonates today. Directed by Angela Lynn Tucker. Produced by Angela Lynn Tucker, Moira Griffin, Trevite Willis. A PBS release.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s Dorothy!,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Since her first adventure in L. Frank Baum\u2019s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, rDorothy Gale has been on countless more journeys, reintroduced and reimagined in exciting ways, and become a cultural touchpoint for many. In her 125th year, her legacy is explored in this joyous and engaging documentary. Directed by Jeffrey McHale. Produced by Ariana Garfinkel, Zel McCarthy, Suzanne Zionts.<\/p>\nI Was Born This Way,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(United States) \u2013 World Premiere. In 1977, Archbishop Carl Bean made history by recording his disco hit I Was Born this Way, celebrated as the world\u2019s first gay anthem, and setting the stage for a revolution in queer music. All-star interviews with Lady Gaga, Questlove, Billy Porter, and Dionne Warwick, paint a portrait of a larger-than-life figure who left an indelible mark on the genre and paved the way for future generations of LGBTQ+ artists to find their voice in mainstream music. Directed by Daniel Junge, Sam Pollard. Produced by Wellington Love, Jed Alan, Daniel Junge.<\/p>\nJimmy & The Demons<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. In this charming and profound portrait of artistic devotion, celebrated sculptor James Grashow embarks, at age 79, on a four year odyssey to complete his magnum opus: a gigantic, intricate wooden sculpture dubbed The Cathedral. Directed by Cindy Meehl. Produced by Elizabeth Westrate.<\/p>\nJust Kids<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Three families with transgender children face an impossible choice in states banning gender-affirming care: stay home and risk their children\u2019s well-being or uproot entirely. Directed and produced by Gianna Toboni. Produced by Jacqueline Toboni, Samantha Wender.<\/p>\nKerouac\u2019s Road: The Beat of a Nation<\/em><\/strong>, (UK, United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Jack Kerouac\u2019s On the Road finds new relevance as modern travelers and cultural figures like Josh Brolin, W. Kamau Bell and Natalie Merchant reveal how his quest for authentic experience resonates powerfully in our screen-saturated era \u2014 offering a lyrical meditation on what it means to truly experience the journey. Directed by Ebs Burnough. Produced by Eliza Hindmarch, John Battsek, Ebs Burnough.<\/p>\nThe Last Guest of the Holloway Motel<\/em><\/strong>, (United States, UK) \u2013 World Premiere. In this intimate, striking documentary, once-star British footballer Tony Powell begins to reconcile the life he\u2019s made for himself \u2014 as the lonesome manager of a now-shuttering Hollywood motel \u2014 with the one he forsake decades ago. Directed by Ramiel Petros, Nicholas Freeman. Produced by Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell, Robbie Rogers, Andrew Corkin.<\/p>\nLong Live the State<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. In 2024, the eleven members of the iconic mid-90\u2019s cult comedy troupe The State reunited for a live tour. With their irreverent and absurdist live sketches as the backdrop, and framed with a greatest-hits playlist of classic material, the group\u2019s unreasonably talented stars sit down to share the behind-the-scenes story of The State\u2019s meteoric rise and lasting influence- in typically hilarious fashion. Directed by Matthew Perniciaro. Produced by Matthew Perniciaro, Adam F. Goldberg, Kelsey Oluk.<\/p>\nMarlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 New York Premiere. Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin recounts the winding road of her life and career as the most influential Deaf actor of her generation. Directed by Shoshannah Stern. Produced by Robyn Kopp, Justine Nagan, Bonni Cohen, Shoshannah Stern.<\/p>\nMugaritz: No Bread, No Dessert<\/em><\/strong>, (Spain) \u2013 International Premiere. Paco Plaza\u2019s immersive documentary opens the doors to Mugaritz, the exclusive avant garde fine dining restaurant in San Sebastian, during its off-season. Plaza\u2019s lens observes the radical culinary staff as they design innovative, sensory dishes and embrace the unpredictable nature of gastronomic brainstorming. Directed by Paco Plaza. Produced by Pablo Isla, Carla P\u00e9rez de Albeniz.<\/p>\nMy Mom Jayne: A Film<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0by Mariska Hargitay, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Explores the untold story of one of Hollywood\u2019s most enduring icons \u2014 Jayne Mansfield \u2014 through the eyes of the daughter she left behind. In her first, deeply personal film, Hargitay embarks on a poignant search for the real woman behind the platinum bombshell<\/p>\npersona. Set against the backdrop of golden-age Hollywood, and woven with intimate family exchanges and a search for truth, Hargitay endeavors to reclaim her mother\u2019s story \u2014 and her own. Directed by Mariska Hargitay. Produced by Mariska Hargitay, Trish Adlesic. An HBO Documentary Films Release.<\/p>\n
Room to Move<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. In this intimate documentary, acclaimed dancer and choreographer Jenn Freeman, recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, embarks on the creation of her first evening-length dance piece as a transformative journey of self-discovery through movement. Directed by Alexander Hammer. Produced by Jonathan Lia, Alexander Hammer, Ian Stuart.<\/p>\nThe Shadow Scholars<\/em><\/strong>, (UK) \u2013 North American Premiere. Oxford professor Patricia Kingori uncovers Kenya\u2019s hidden essay mills where highly educated yet underemployed writers produce academic papers for wealthy Western students. Directed by Elo\u00efse King. Produced by Elo\u00efse King, Anna Smith Tenser, Bona Orakwue, Tabs Breese.<\/p>\nShe Runs the World<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Allyson Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. At the peak of her career, she faced a life-threatening pregnancy and saw her sponsorships slashed by 70% by companies with no maternal protections. But Felix, ever the champion, turned her battles into a movement. Directed by Perri Peltz, Matthew O\u2019Neill. Produced by Lisa Binns.<\/p>\nSurviving Ohio State<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eva Orner delves into the sexual abuse scandal surrounding athletics doctor Richard Strauss, whose two-decade tenure at The Ohio State University saw the abuse of hundreds of students, and the ongoing quest for justice and accountability by his survivors. Directed and produced by Eva Orner. Produced by David Glasser, George Clooney, Grant Heslov. An HBO Documentary Films Release.<\/p>\nTake the Money and Run<\/em><\/strong>, (Denmark) \u2013 International Premiere. A documentary tracing the life of Danish artist Jens Haaning in the aftermath of his controversial artwork called Take the Money and Run. The film, with humor and authenticity, delves into the fallout from his audacious act \u2014 delivering two blank canvases while withholding the 532,000 Danish kroner paid to him by the commissioning museum. Directed by Ole Juncker. Produced by Mette Heide.<\/p>\nTitan: The OceanGate Disaster<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Titan: Plunges into the chilling 2023 submersible tragedy, peeling back the layers of ambition, arrogance, and a lack of oversight that led to catastrophe. With gripping firsthand accounts and incisive expert commentary, the film investigates the ignored warnings, reckless decision-making, and the cult of personality behind OceanGate \u2014 revealing a cautionary tale of what happens when hubris dives too deep. Directed by Mark Monroe. Produced by Lily Garrison, Mark Monroe, Jon Bardin. A Netflix Release.<\/p>\nU.S. NARRATIVE COMPETITION<\/strong><\/p>\nBird in Hand<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Bird returns home to visit her mom in search of the perfect wedding venue after a surprise engagement to her longtime boyfriend, but much to everyone\u2019s surprise, she is actually on the hunt for something else. A chance meeting with her biological father. Directed and written by Melody C. Roscher. Produced by Craig Shilowich, Alex Schepsman, Danielle Massie, Saba Zerehi. With Alisha Wainwright, Christine Lahti, James Le Gros, Annabelle Dexter-Jones.<\/p>\nCharliebird<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. Al is a devoted music therapist at a children\u2019s hospital in Texas. Charlie is the rebellious teen patient assigned to work with her. When Charlie reveals a secret passion project, and professional lines begin to blur, the two forge an unexpected bond that will teach them both how to live. Directed by Libby Ewing. Written by Samantha Smart. Produced by Elliot Gipson, Samantha Smart, Libby Ewing. With Samantha Smart, Gabriela Ochoa Perez, Gabe Fazio, Maria Peyramaure.<\/p>\nEsta Isla<\/em><\/strong>, (Puerto Rico) \u2013 World Premiere. This mature and visually-striking drama follows young lovers Bebo and Lola \u2014 both from opposite social circles in Puerto Rico \u2014 as they flee to a remote part of the island in the wake of a heinous murder. Directed by Lorraine Jones Molina, Cristian Carretero. Written by Lorraine Jones Molina, Cristian Carretero, Kisha Tikina Burgos. Produced by Lorraine Jones Molina, Rafael Carretero, Cristian Carretero. With Zion Ortiz, Fabiola Brown.<\/p>\nHorsegirls<\/em><\/strong>, (United States) \u2013 World Premiere. As her mother battles an uncertain cancer diagnosis, neurodivergent 22-year-old Margarita discovers a source of strength in an unexpected place: the sport of hobbyhorsing. Directed and written by Lauren Meyering. Produced by Michael Sherman, Alix Madigan-Yorkin, Mackenzie Breeden. With Gretchen Mol, Jerod Haynes, Lillian Carrier, Tony Hale.<\/p>\n
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