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.

Check out the full lineup below for Spotlight+. “Tribeca’s unique Spolight+ events bring the film experience off the screen with live conversations and performances after each screening.”

Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story, (Canada) – World Premiere. “For decades the iconic track “Bam Bam” has been a sampled darling within the music industry, creating many new stars along the way. But what do we know of its legendary creator? From Kingston to the world, witness the transcendent stylings and legacy of Sister Nancy.” After the Movie: Special performance by Sister Nancy with DJ Gravy. Written and directed by Alison Duke. Cast includes Sister Nancy, Janelle Monae, Pete Rock, Main Source and Soul Syndicate.

BRATS, (United States) – World Premiere. “Actor/director/writer Andrew McCarthy crisscrosses the country reconnecting with fellow Brat-Packers like Rob LoweDemi MooreAlly SheedyEmilio Estevez and more to reflect on what it meant to be in the Brat Pack and how the label impacted their lives, personally and professionally.” After the Movie: Panel to follow featuring director Andrew McCarthy, other members of the cast, and surprise guests. Directed by Andrew McCarthy. Cast includes Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Lea Thompson and Jon Cryer.

Desire: The Carl Craig Story, (Switzerland, UK) – World Premiere. “At once a portrait of techno producer Carl Craig and a love letter to his city of Detroit, Desire: The Carl Craig Story lays out the vast backdrop of artists and venues who played a part in the rise of Craig’s massive, genre-defying career.”After the Movie: Post premiere musical selection by Carl Craig. Written and directed by Jean-Cosme Delaloye. Cast includes Carl Craig, Laurent Garnier, DJ Minx, Kenny Larkin, Roni Size and Jon Dixon.

Desire: The Carl Craig Story

Following Harry, (United States) – World Premiere. “Featuring Harry BelafonteAja MonetAloe Blacc, and Jesse WilliamsFollowing Harry explores the life and legacy of cultural and civil rights icon Harry Belafonte through the stories of those artists and activists carrying on his life’s work dedicated to social justice.” After the Movie: The presentation of the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award with special guests. Written and directed by Susanne Rostock. Cast includes Harry Belafonte, Carmen Perez, Tamika Mallory, Linda Sarsour, Phillip Agnew, Steven Pargett, Aloe Blacc, Jasiri X, Aja Monet, RodStarz, Purvi Shaw, Tef Poe , Tory Russell, Dr. Cornell West, Jesse Williams, Gina Belafonte, Thenjiwe McHarris, Angela Davis, Rev William Barber, Paula Mendez, Kerry Kennedy, Matt Post, Kazu Haga, Jindai Joseph, Sean Pica, Choir Master Joe, Rosario Dawson, Chuck D and Talib Kweli.

Group Therapy, (United States) – World Premiere. “Neil Berkeley’s latest is a thoughtful and humorous navigation of personal conversations on mental health. Produced by Kevin Hart, this unique documentary takes the form of a group therapy session led by some of today’s funniest comedians and comic performers.” After the Movie: A conversation with film subjects Tig NotaroNeil Patrick HarrisMike BirbigliaLondon HughesGary Gulman and Atsuko Okatsuka. Directed by Neil Berkeley. Cast includes Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Birbiglia, Nicole Byer, Gary Gulman, London Hughes, Tig Notaro, and Atsuko Okatsuka.

Lindy Perry: Let It Die Here, (United States) – World Premiere. “Award-winning filmmaker Don Hardy explores the life of pioneering songwriter and producer Linda Perry in this intimate and revealing journey. It’s a story of the strength and resilience of a gifted artist, daughter and mother who is finally able to embark on a search to find her own voice.” After the Movie: Special performance by Linda Perry. Written and directed by Don Hardy. Cast includes Linda Perry, Dolly Parton, Brandi Carlile, Christina Aguilera, Aubin Crowell and Sara Gilbert.

Lindy Perry: Let It Die Here

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, (United States) – World Premiere. “This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup including Lily TomlinFortune FeimsterEddie Izzard, and Rosie O’Donnell, to present a definitive history of queer comedy.” Before the Movie: A standup performance featuring stars of the film. Written and directed by Page Hurwitz. Cast includes Lily Tomlin, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes, Eddie Izzard, Rosie O’Donnell, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Todd Glass, Hannah Gadsby, Scott Thompson, Judy Gold, Bob The Drag Queen and Joel Kim Booster.

Rebel Country, (United States, UK) – World Premiere. “Country music is changing — or maybe it’s returning to its roots. This musical documentary traces the troubled history and inclusive future of the genre with performances from today’s most talented iconoclasts, including Blanco BrownJelly RollLainey Wilson, and BRELAND.” After the Movie: A special appearance by platinum selling country music artist BRELAND. Directed by Francis Whately. Written by Francis Whately and Janet Lee. Cast includes Blanco Brown, Jelly Roll, Breland, Lainey Wilson, Sam Williams and Lindsay Ell.

Satisfied, (United States) – World Premiere. “An intimate look at the actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; a woman’s struggle to have a family and balance a career, against the backdrop of the hit musical Hamilton.” After the Movie: A performance by Renée Elise Goldsberry and special guests. Written and directed by Chris Bolan and Melissa Haizlip. Cast includes Renée Elise Goldsberry, Alexis Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Brielle Johnson, Ariana DeBose and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Satisfied

State of Silence, (Mexico) – World Premiere. “A compelling look at the dangerous, continuing risks committed journalists face in Mexico, where reporting on their country’s corruption and “narco politics” has led to the silencing and killing of some of their peers.” After the Movie: A conversation with Mexican journalists Marcos Vizcarra and Maria de Jesus Peters, director Santiago Maza and executive producers Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal. Written and directed by Santiago Maza.

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