The Tribeca Film Festival 2024, presented by OKX, announced its full lineup of feature narrative, documentary, and animated films. The festival takes place June 5-16 in New York City.
Spotlight Documentary films represent the biggest names in nonfiction premiering high profile new work. Check out the lineup below.
1-800-ON-HER-OWN, (United States) – World Premiere. “Ani DiFranco was an unmistakable talent that shook the ‘90s alternative music scene. In this vulnerable look at her life today, she struggles to balance artistry with the demands of family.” Directed by Dana Flor.
America’s Burning, (United States) – World Premiere. “Narrated by Michael Douglas, America’s Burning calls on a remarkable range of expert perspectives from James Carville to Leon Panetta to Amy Chua as macroeconomist David Smick embarks on a searing dive into the precarious state of America’s seemingly unbridgeable economic divide — with a surprisingly optimistic outlook on its future.” Written and directed by David Smick. Cast includes Michael Douglas, James Carville, Ian Bremmer, Leon Panetta, James Baker, Amy Chua, Katherine Gehl, Arthur Brooks, Hawk Newsome, Derek Black, Gilda Alegria, Stan Druckenmiller and Larry Summers.
Avicii – I’m Tim, (Sweden, United States) – World Premiere. “Before there was Avicii, there was just Tim. For the first time through his own words, witness the journey of a shy but prodigious musical talent who would soon become one of the defining artists of his generation.” Written and directed by Henrik Burman. Cast includes Tim “Avicii” Bergling, Chris Martin, David Guetta, Nile Rodgers, Arash “Ash” Pournouri and Aloe Blacc.
Black Table, (United States) – World Premiere. “In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to abolish affirmative action, this film thoughtfully looks back at the largest class of Black students at Yale in the 1990s, the dining table that bonded them, and how their story informs our future.” Directed by John Antonio James and Bill Mack. Written by John Antonio James and Bill Mack. Cast includes Imani Perry, Wesley Morris, Sheldon Gilbert, Aimee Allen, Patricia J. Williams, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum and Neal Katyal.

The Cranes Call, (France, Germany, Netherlands, UK, Ukraine, United States) – World Premiere. “Working with their team at the Clooney Foundation for Justice, Anya Neistat, a brilliant war crimes investigator, joins forces with Solomiia Stasiv, a young Ukrainian woman just entering the field. Together they document atrocities in the fight to bring Russian generals to trial and justice to the Ukrainian people.” Directed by Laura Warner. Cast includes Anya Neistat, Solomiia Stasiv and Amal Clooney.
Emergent City, (United States) – World Premiere. “When global developers purchase Industry City — a series of connected industrial buildings within a primarily immigrant, working class community in Brooklyn — conflicting views draw battlelines between residents, city officials and master planners as the fate of the city and contemporary urban development hangs in the balance.” Directed by Kelly Anderson and Jay Arthur Sterrenberg.
I’m Your Venus, (United States) – World Premiere. “A moving and timely documentary following the unsolved murder of Venus Xtravaganza, star of the legendary Paris Is Burning as Venus’ two families — biological and ballroom — come together to seek answers and celebrate her legacy.” Directed by Kimberly Reed.

It Was All a Dream, (United States) – World Premiere. “From the personal archives of journalist and filmmaker dream hampton, this visual ode to the golden era of hip-hop provides intimate access to some of rap’s greatest minds, including dream herself.” Written and directed by dream hampton. Cast includes The Notorious B.I.G., Ice-T, Mobb Deep, Guru, and Nikki D.
Jago: Into the White, (Italy) – World Premiere. “A portrait of the artist as a young man — Jago, a sculptor in Naples, works through the days and nights chipping away at his next marble masterpiece: a recreation of one of Michelangelo’s iconic subjects.” Written and directed by Luigi Pingitore.
LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, (United States) – World Premiere. “Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli’s own point of view, Bruce David Klein‘s luminous documentary celebrates a young entertainer full of boundless raw talent and the deep, creative relationships with her mentors and influences.” Written and directed by Bruce David Klein. Cast includes Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen, Chita Rivera, John Kander, Lorna Luft and Joel Grey.
Luther: Never Too Much, (United States) – New York Premiere. “Dawn Porter offers an in-depth look into the life and career of Luther Vandross as he overcomes personal and professional challenges to become one of the greatest vocalists of all time.” Directed by Dawn Porter. Cast includes Fonzi Thornton, Robin Clark, Carlos Alomar, Danyel Smith, Jon Platt, Ava Cherry, Seveda Williams, Nile Rodgers, Valerie Simpson, Marcus Miller, Nat Adderly Jr., Jamie Foxx, Lisa Fischer, Kevin Owens, Richard Marx, Clive Davis, Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick and Max Szadek.
Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger, (UK) – North American Premiere. “Martin Scorsese‘s personal journey through the films of Powell and Pressburger, the visionary British filmmakers behind classics like The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus, offers a captivating exploration of their genius and enduring influence on cinema.” Directed by David Hinton. Cast includes Martin Scorsese.
Pandora’s Code, (United States) – World Premiere. “Kyle Vorbach‘s documentary, based on his latest novel, delves into the mesmerizing ascent of artificial intelligence, balancing its remarkable capabilities and dark ethical concerns, making for an engaging, thought-provoking exploration of AI’s double-edged sword.” Directed by Kyle Vorbach.
Rebel Nun, (United States, UK) – World Premiere. “Rebel Nun follows the story of Catholic nun and leading death penalty abolitionist Sister Helen Prejean, whose story was first captured in the 1995 film Dead Man Walking. Now, almost 30 years later, filmmaker Dominic Sivyer takes a look at six decades of the life and work of Sister Helen as she continues to be an inspirational force for justice.” Directed by Dominic Sivyer. Written by Dominic Sivyer and Kari Lia. Cast includes Sister Helen Prejean, Susan Sarandon, Barbara Major, Don Knight and Richard Glossip.
S/He Is Still Her/e – The Official Genesis P-Orridge Doc, (United States) – World Premiere. “An introduction, conversation and perhaps goodbye to Genesis P-Orridge, who left an astounding and provocative legacy on the worlds of music, art, performance, religion and the occult. A larger-than-life personality that must be experienced to be grasped, Genesis opens up portals to a way of living that transforms and transcends.” Directed by David Charles Rodrigues. Written by Dillon Petrillo and David Charles Rodrigues. Cast includes Genesis P-Orridge, David J (Bauhaus), Clarity Haynes, Genesse P-Orridge, Caresse P-Orridge and Paul “Bee” Hampshire.

Skywalkers: A Love Story, (United States, China, Hong Kong, Russia, France, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Spain) – New York Premiere. “Battling a global pandemic and a fraying relationship, rooftopping sensations Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus face the ultimate test of their love when scaling the world’s newest super-skyscraper in this visually stunning testament to facing fear and letting go.”
Slave Play. Not A Movie. A Play., (United States) – World Premiere. “A playful and illuminating self-portrait of writer Jeremy O. Harris as he workshops and mines Slave Play, the provocative play that thrust him into the spotlight, with a new cast of young actors from New York’s William Esper Studio.” Directed by Jeremy O. Harris. Cast includes Amauta Firmino, Annie McNamara, Irene Sophia Lucio, Jonathan Higgenbotham, Devin Kawaoka, Stephen Ceflu, Jakeem Powell, Patricia Fa’ausa, Marie Botha, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Hudson James Oznowicz, Israel Erron Ford, Amauta Firmino, Jennifer Monaco, Denzel Gray, Sung Hyun Yoon, Amani Owusu, Vi Nguyen, William L Nixon, Jonah O’Hara-David, Hubert Mitchell, Phillipa Grenda, Dustin Damonte, Lydia Case, Anik Zarkos, Sidney Diaz, ShaQuanna Williams, Latonya Grant, Rebecca Codas, Natasha Walfall, Aaron Latta-Morissette, Athan Chekas, Peter Bowden, Kerstin Coco Quortrup, J.P. Maddock, Jahquale Mazyck and Malcolm Callender.
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple, (United States) – World Premiere. “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple traces Van Zandt’s career as a musician, activist and actor from the clubs of Asbury Park, NJ, to stadiums around the world, to the Bada Bing Club.” Directed by Bill Teck. Cast includes Stevie Van Zandt, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Eddie Vedder, Bono, Maureen Van Zandt and Darlene Love.
They All Came Out To Montreux, (UK) – World Premiere. “Utilizing a wealth of archival footage featuring Prince, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis and more, They All Came Out to Montreux is an affectionate story about how Claude Nobs turned his Swiss town into the home for one of the world’s biggest jazz festivals.” Written and directed by Oliver Murray. Cast includes Prince, Sting, Carlos Santana, Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Miles Davis.
The Thinking Game, (United States) – World Premiere. “The Thinking Game chronicles the extraordinary life of visionary scientist Demis Hassabis and his relentless quest to solve the enigma of artificial general intelligence.” Directed by Greg Kohs. Cast includes Demis Hassabis.
Untitled Casa Bonita Documentary, (United States) – World Premiere. “South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone launch a hands-on attempt to restore the iconic Colorado “eatertainment” mecca Casa Bonita to its former glory.” Directed by Arthur Bradford.




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