“Love, Gilda” Director Lisa D’Apolito uses found footage, recordings, and photographs accompanied by interviews with those who knew Gilda Radner, the SNL iconic comic actress best. Amy Poehler, Lorne MIchaels, Gene Wilder, Martin Short, and Chevy Chase among many others candidly share stories about the woman many of us will always think of as Rosanne Roseannadanna.
“Mary Shelley” Elle Fanning stars in the tumultuous romance depicting the backstory of how renowned author Mary Shelley conceived of the idea of ‘Frankenstein.
“Blue Night” Taking place at an infamous jazz club, Vivienne (Sarah Jessica Parker) receives devastating news about her health on the eve of a major performance. Wrestling with this, she must come to terms with her past and future.
“Stockholm” The term “Stockholm Syndrome” comes from this absurd yet true story about bank clerks defending the thief that took them hostage. Ethan Hawke stars in this film as the hapless robber with a heart.
“O.G.” Jeffrey Wright (Westworld) stars as a long-term prisoner about to be released, but in the final days meets a man who will change his outlook and his world. Directed by Madeleine Sackler, this drama becomes a tense psychological thriller.
“Maine” It’s time to hike the Appalachian Trail for married Bluebird (Laia Costa) to escape life for a while. She meets the younger Lake (Thomas Mann) and the two become hiking companions... and more. Their struggle between moralistic rights and wrongs creates a deeply nuanced story.
“Song of Back and Neck” ‘The Office’ writer, producer, and actor Paul Lieberstein creates a romantic comedy as he wrestles with office politics, competition, and a love interest all while coping with his neck and back issues. Can it be a simple case over mind and matter?
“In A Relationship” Sam Boyd tackles love in the millennial generation as two couples, each at different stages of their relationships, humorously and poignantly try to determine if you need to be in a relationship to be happy.
“Back Roads” A slice of rural life dramatically unfolds as Harley’s (Alex Pettyfer) mother (Juliette Lewis) goes to jail for shooting and killing his abusive father. Looking for support, he connects with an older, married woman (Jennifer Morrison) which devolves quickly, revealing long-buried secrets.
“Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie” Barbie is almost 60 years old, but her evolution continues to occur. Through interviews with cultural historians and activists such as Gloria Steinem, we see the reflection in the mirror of the ever-changing perception of women.
Special events, discussions, short films, and virtual reality exhibits are also a part of this film festival created to revive the Tribeca area after the devastation of September 11. For more information about the festival and tickets, go to www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide
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