The Big Time to the Big Screen:
30 Years of Sports Filmmaking
Sponsored by ESPN
Whether played out on the field, in the ring, or on the court, every great sports drama is ultimately a human tale—of conflict, determination, passion, triumph, and loss. In honor of ESPN’s 30th anniversary, ESPN Films launches 30 for 30, an unprecedented documentary film series featuring 30 of today’s finest directors bringing to life 30 of the most remarkable sports stories from 1979 to 2009—the ESPN era. These films represent an extraordinary and diverse mosaic of the impact of sports on America and world culture.
Friday, April 24, 5:00 pm
@SVA Theater (333 West 23rd Street), Theater 2
Join Dan Klores, Barbara Kopple, Barry Levinson, and Albert Maysles—four of the 30 for 30 filmmakers—as they discuss how they are bringing their unique filmmaking points of view to their chosen stories. Moderated by ESPN's Chris Connelly.
[KOBED] | 2009 | 83 min | Feature Documentary
Directed by: Spike Lee
USA
With unprecedented access and utilizing 30 cameras, Spike Lee brings the audience onto the court with superstar Kobe Bryant as his Lakers battle the Spurs in a game with major playoff implications. Through pre-game prep, fast breaks, team huddles, and post-game interviews, it's just another day at the office for one of the NBA's best. Read More
[MATTE] | 2009 | 92 min | Feature Narrative
Directed by: Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor
Israel
In this touching, lighthearted comedy, an overweight, underemployed chef and three close friends abandon their weight-loss group to pursue an activity for which girth is a virtue: sumo wrestling. While training, they discover the soul of sumo, realizing that—fat or thin—love and success will only come from being true to themselves. Read More
[LOSTS] | 2009 | 102 min | Feature Documentary
Directed by: Jonathan Hock
USA
Luis Tiant never anticipated spending a half-century in exile from Cuba. Torn between his career and his homeland, he went on to become one of baseball's top pitchers, heating up the mound for (among others) the Red Sox and Yankees. Director Jonathan Hock follows Tiant on his return to Cuba for the first time, capturing an inspiring and profound portrait of one of game's greatest heroes. Read More
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[LOVET] | 2008 | 92 min | Feature Documentary
Directed by: Eric Bana
Australia
Eric Bana's directorial debut is a love story. The object of the actor's affection? A Ford XB Falcon Coupe, his "beast," the car he's had since he was 15. Tracing Bana's lifelong obsession with cars to his participation in the ultimate auto race—the five-day Targa Tasmania—this impassioned doc is fueled by family, friendship, and an insatiable lust for life. Read More
[RACIN] | 2009 | 95 min |
Directed by: Marshall Curry
USA
What Little League is to baseball, go-karting is to auto racing. Oscar®-nominated director Marshall Curry (Street Fight) follows the exhilarating and emotional journeys of three top racers competing for the national championship. Three adolescents and their families must discover if they have the talent and dedication—and sponsorship dollars—to one day become NASCAR superstars. Read More
Winner: Heineken Audience Award Second Place.
As a result, this film will screen two additional times on
Sunday, May 3: 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm.
For tickets, click here.
Winner: Best Documentary Feature.
As a result, this film will screen two additional times on
Sunday, May 3: 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
For tickets, click here.
Family Film Festival: This film is suitable for ages 9 and up.
[RUDOY] | 2008 | 102 min | Feature Narrative
Directed by: Carlos Cuarón
Mexico, USA
Stars Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna and producers Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban), Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy), and Alejandro González Iñárritu (Babel) present a splendid, riotous film about a pair of thickheaded stepbrothers whose rivalry takes them from their jobs on a small-town banana ranch to star spots on opposing soccer teams. Read More
[SWIMS] | 2008 | 102 min | Feature Narrative
Directed by: Måns Herngren
Sweden
What begins as a joke turns into a new shot at glory for a group of over-the-hill athletes who decide to form Sweden's only all-male synchronized swimming team. The less they're taken seriously, the more determined they are to win the world championship in this fun, feel-good comedy about friendship and family. Read More
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[TEAMQ] | 2009 | 90 min |
Directed by: Liz Mermin
U.K.
Equal parts competition movie and cultural examination, Team Qatar follows the first Qatari national debate team and their springy English coach as they train in Doha, London, and New York in preparation for the world championship in DC. Will this vibrant multicultural team handle the pressure and succeed on the world stage? Read More
Do Hoosiers and Rudy make you cry every time? Then this ticket package is for you. For just $45, you will get a pair of general tickets to two films playing in the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival.
Learn more, and purchase your package on April 14 (for American Express® Cardmembers), April 19 (for downtown residents), or April 20 (for the general public).
See you at the movies!
Attention Sports Fans!
Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day
Saturday, May 2
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
N. Moore between Greenwich and West Streets
As part of the FREE Family Festival Street Fair on Saturday, May 2, Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day gives fans of all ages an opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on, interactive sports-related games, demonstrations, clinics, performances, meet-and-greets, and giveaways on its very own city block (North Moore, between Greenwich and West Streets) from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Join your favorite teams, players, mascots, dance troupes and coaches from*:
1050 ESPN Radio
ESPN Play Your Way
X Games BMX Jams Tour
American Youth Table Tennis
Brooklyn Cyclones
Jersey Express
Jumbo Lacrosse
New Jersey Devils
New Jerey Nets
New York Giants
New York Islanders
New York Knicks
New York Mets
New York Rangers
New York Red Bulls
New York Women’s Baseball Association
PowerPlay Inc.
Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation
...And a special appearance by Darrelle Revis of the New York Jets!
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We hope to see you at this unique downtown celebration that connects families, films, sports and fun!
(*subject to change)
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