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A .45 at 50th
[SFLAS] Shorts in Competition: Documentary
Short Documentary, 2009, 11 min
Directed by: Joshua Bell and John Cromwell
Plays In: Shorts: Flashback
Interests: African American, Documentary, Politics, TFF Virtual
Actor/activist James Cromwell regales his experience with the Black Panther Party in A .45 at 50th. Read More
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[SFLAS] Shorts in Competition: Documentary
Short Documentary, 2009, 11 min
Directed by: Joshua Bell and John Cromwell
Plays In: Shorts: Flashback
Interests: African American, Documentary, Politics, TFF Virtual
Actor/activist James Cromwell regales his experience with the Black Panther Party in A .45 at 50th. Read More
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American Mystic
[AMERI] World Documentary Feature Competition
Feature Documentary, 2010, 80 min
Directed by: Alex Mar
Interests: *NYcomp*, Documentary, Female Director(s), Identity, Religion, Teens
Set against a vivid backdrop of American rural landscapes, Alex Mar's meditative documentary artfully weaves together the stories of three young Americans exploring alternative religion: a pagan priestess in California mining country, a Spiritualist in upstate New York, and a Native American father and sundancer in South Dakota, all yearning for fulfilling spirituality in disparate but often strikingly similar ways. Read More
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[AMERI] World Documentary Feature Competition
Feature Documentary, 2010, 80 min
Directed by: Alex Mar
Interests: *NYcomp*, Documentary, Female Director(s), Identity, Religion, Teens
Set against a vivid backdrop of American rural landscapes, Alex Mar's meditative documentary artfully weaves together the stories of three young Americans exploring alternative religion: a pagan priestess in California mining country, a Spiritualist in upstate New York, and a Native American father and sundancer in South Dakota, all yearning for fulfilling spirituality in disparate but often strikingly similar ways. Read More
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Arias With A Twist: The Docufantasy
[ARIAS] Discovery
Feature Documentary, 2009, 86 min
Directed by: Bobby Sheehan
Interests: *NYcomp*, Art/Literature, Documentary, LGBT, NY Director, New York
A joyously uplifting celebration of the creative process and the inventive, outrageous downtown art scene of New York from the past 30 years, Arias with a Twist focuses its lens on the inspired collaboration between cabaret and drag artist Joey Arias and master puppeteer Basil Twist, whose groundbreaking 2008 show brought them some of the biggest success of their careers. Featuring never-before-seen footage of Andy Warhol, Jim Henson, Keith Haring, Grace Jones, and Divine. Read More
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[ARIAS] Discovery
Feature Documentary, 2009, 86 min
Directed by: Bobby Sheehan
Interests: *NYcomp*, Art/Literature, Documentary, LGBT, NY Director, New York
A joyously uplifting celebration of the creative process and the inventive, outrageous downtown art scene of New York from the past 30 years, Arias with a Twist focuses its lens on the inspired collaboration between cabaret and drag artist Joey Arias and master puppeteer Basil Twist, whose groundbreaking 2008 show brought them some of the biggest success of their careers. Featuring never-before-seen footage of Andy Warhol, Jim Henson, Keith Haring, Grace Jones, and Divine. Read More
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Athena
[SBETW] Shorts in Competition: Narrative
Short Narrative, 2010, 27 min
Directed by: Max Hoffman
Plays In: Shorts: Between the Lines
Interests: Friendship, Identity
Discover why the chicken did cross the road in Athena. Read More
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[SBETW] Shorts in Competition: Narrative
Short Narrative, 2010, 27 min
Directed by: Max Hoffman
Plays In: Shorts: Between the Lines
Interests: Friendship, Identity
Discover why the chicken did cross the road in Athena. Read More
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Audience Award Second Place
[HSECO] Awards Screenings
Unknown, 2010, 100 min
They say all good things come in threes. We're certain the old proverb applies to films too, so this year for the first time we're screening the second and third place films in the Heineken Audience Award competition. Read More
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[HSECO] Awards Screenings
Unknown, 2010, 100 min
They say all good things come in threes. We're certain the old proverb applies to films too, so this year for the first time we're screening the second and third place films in the Heineken Audience Award competition. Read More
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Audience Award Third Place
[HTHIR] Awards Screenings
Feature Documentary, 2010, 100 min
They say all good things come in threes. We're certain the old proverb applies to films too, so this year for the first time we're screening the second and third place films in the Heineken Audience Award competition. Read More
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[HTHIR] Awards Screenings
Feature Documentary, 2010, 100 min
They say all good things come in threes. We're certain the old proverb applies to films too, so this year for the first time we're screening the second and third place films in the Heineken Audience Award competition. Read More
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Bastard
[SBETW] Shorts in Competition: Narrative
Short Narrative, 2010, 6 min
Directed by: Kirsten Dunst
Plays In: Shorts: Between the Lines
Interests: Mystery
A couple in crisis find their way to a desert motel in Bastard. Read More
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[SBETW] Shorts in Competition: Narrative
Short Narrative, 2010, 6 min
Directed by: Kirsten Dunst
Plays In: Shorts: Between the Lines
Interests: Mystery
A couple in crisis find their way to a desert motel in Bastard. Read More
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Bedford Park Boulevard
[SHARD] Shorts in Competition: Student
Short Narrative, 2009, 13 min
Directed by: Felix Thompson
Plays In: Shorts: Hard Core
Interests: Youth
In Bedford Park Boulevard, 15-year-old Byron struggles to outwit a school system that seems against him. Read More
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[SHARD] Shorts in Competition: Student
Short Narrative, 2009, 13 min
Directed by: Felix Thompson
Plays In: Shorts: Hard Core
Interests: Youth
In Bedford Park Boulevard, 15-year-old Byron struggles to outwit a school system that seems against him. Read More
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Best New York Documentary Award Winner
[NYDOC] Awards Screenings
Feature Documentary, 2010, 82 min
One of the goals of the Tribeca Film Festival has always been to seek out and encourage new talent and bold visions from every corner of the globe. Get your tickets now to see the first or second documentary feature from an emerging filmmaker chosen as the best of the Fest by a jury of internationally acclaimed filmmakers. Read More
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[NYDOC] Awards Screenings
Feature Documentary, 2010, 82 min
One of the goals of the Tribeca Film Festival has always been to seek out and encourage new talent and bold visions from every corner of the globe. Get your tickets now to see the first or second documentary feature from an emerging filmmaker chosen as the best of the Fest by a jury of internationally acclaimed filmmakers. Read More
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Best New York Narrative Award Winner
[NYNAR] Awards Screenings
Feature Narrative, 2010, 94 min
From the brownstones of Brooklyn to the beaches of the Hamptons to the bleachers at the old Shea Stadium, every last inch of New York has a story to tell. Get your tickets now to see the film chosen as the best of the Fest by a panel of filmmakers and industry professionals who know a good New York story when they see one. Read More
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[NYNAR] Awards Screenings
Feature Narrative, 2010, 94 min
From the brownstones of Brooklyn to the beaches of the Hamptons to the bleachers at the old Shea Stadium, every last inch of New York has a story to tell. Get your tickets now to see the film chosen as the best of the Fest by a panel of filmmakers and industry professionals who know a good New York story when they see one. Read More
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Beware the Gonzo
[GONZO] Discovery
Feature Narrative, 2010, 94 min
Directed by: Bryan Goluboff
Interests: *NYcomp*, Comedy, Teens
Eddie "Gonzo" Gilman is starting a revolution. When the wild-eyed rebel journalist is ousted from his prep school's newspaper by its über-popular editor, Eddie fronts an underground movement to give a voice to all the misfits, outcasts, and nerds. Soon the power of the press is in Eddie's hands… but will he use it wisely? Ezra Miller, Jesse McCartney, Zoë Kravitz, Campbell Scott, and Amy Sedaris star in this pitch-perfect teen comedy. Read More
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[GONZO] Discovery
Feature Narrative, 2010, 94 min
Directed by: Bryan Goluboff
Interests: *NYcomp*, Comedy, Teens
Eddie "Gonzo" Gilman is starting a revolution. When the wild-eyed rebel journalist is ousted from his prep school's newspaper by its über-popular editor, Eddie fronts an underground movement to give a voice to all the misfits, outcasts, and nerds. Soon the power of the press is in Eddie's hands… but will he use it wisely? Ezra Miller, Jesse McCartney, Zoë Kravitz, Campbell Scott, and Amy Sedaris star in this pitch-perfect teen comedy. Read More
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Beyond the Playing Field: ESPN and the Future of Sports Filmmaking
[ESPNP] Tribeca Talks
Panel, 2010, 90 min
In two short years, ESPN Films has become an industry heavyweight in the genre of sports filmmaking. Beginning in 2008 with the Peabody-winning documentary Black Magic and continuing with the ambitious launch of 30 for 30, the unprecedented documentary series featuring 30 of today's finest storytellers bringing to life 30 of the most remarkable sports stories from 1979 to 2009. ESPN Films has been able to break away from what was traditionally thought of as a sports film. They've reimagined the genre, and by showcasing stories of passion, triumph, and loss the resurgence of sports-themed films has never been stronger. Join us for a conversation with select 30 for 30 filmmakers, ESPN Films executive producer, Connor Schell, director/producer Mike Tollin, writer/director Brett Morgen, and writer Bill Simmons - on the future of sports filmmaking at ESPN Films and how they are reshaping the landscape of the genre. Moderated by ESPN's Chris Connelly. Read More
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[ESPNP] Tribeca Talks
Panel, 2010, 90 min
In two short years, ESPN Films has become an industry heavyweight in the genre of sports filmmaking. Beginning in 2008 with the Peabody-winning documentary Black Magic and continuing with the ambitious launch of 30 for 30, the unprecedented documentary series featuring 30 of today's finest storytellers bringing to life 30 of the most remarkable sports stories from 1979 to 2009. ESPN Films has been able to break away from what was traditionally thought of as a sports film. They've reimagined the genre, and by showcasing stories of passion, triumph, and loss the resurgence of sports-themed films has never been stronger. Join us for a conversation with select 30 for 30 filmmakers, ESPN Films executive producer, Connor Schell, director/producer Mike Tollin, writer/director Brett Morgen, and writer Bill Simmons - on the future of sports filmmaking at ESPN Films and how they are reshaping the landscape of the genre. Moderated by ESPN's Chris Connelly. Read More
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Big
[BIGDI] Drive-In
Feature Narrative, 1988, 104 min
Interests: Comedy
At a carnival, young Josh Baskin (Tom Hanks) wishes he was big-only to awake the next morning and discover he is! With the help of his friend Billy (Jared Rushton), Josh lands a job at a toy company. There, his inner wisdom enables him to successfully predict what children want to buy, making the awestruck, naïve Josh irresistible to a beautiful ladder-climbing colleague (Elizabeth Perkins). But the more he experiences being an adult, the more Josh longs for the simple joys of childhood. Rated PG. Read More
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[BIGDI] Drive-In
Feature Narrative, 1988, 104 min
Interests: Comedy
At a carnival, young Josh Baskin (Tom Hanks) wishes he was big-only to awake the next morning and discover he is! With the help of his friend Billy (Jared Rushton), Josh lands a job at a toy company. There, his inner wisdom enables him to successfully predict what children want to buy, making the awestruck, naïve Josh irresistible to a beautiful ladder-climbing colleague (Elizabeth Perkins). But the more he experiences being an adult, the more Josh longs for the simple joys of childhood. Rated PG. Read More
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Billy and Aaron
[SHARD] Shorts in Competition: Narrative
Short Narrative, 2009, 10 min
Directed by: Rodney Evans
Plays In: Shorts: Hard Core
Interests: African American, LGBT, Music, TFF Virtual
The 1940s jazz milieu sets the stage for a composer and his consequences in Billy and Aaron. Read More
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[SHARD] Shorts in Competition: Narrative
Short Narrative, 2009, 10 min
Directed by: Rodney Evans
Plays In: Shorts: Hard Core
Interests: African American, LGBT, Music, TFF Virtual
The 1940s jazz milieu sets the stage for a composer and his consequences in Billy and Aaron. Read More
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The Birth of Big Air
[BIRTH] Drive-In
Feature Documentary, 2010, 52 min
Directed by: Jeff Tremaine
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Sports, Tribeca Film
In 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as an amateur. By 16, he had soared to the top of the sport. Throughout his prodigious career, Hoffman has ignored conventional limitations, instead focusing his efforts on the purity of the sport and the pursuit of "what's next." Academy Award® nominee Spike Jonze and extreme sport fanatic Johnny Knoxville, along with director Jeff Tremaine, showcase the inner workings and exploits of the man who gave birth to "Big Air." Read More
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[BIRTH] Drive-In
Feature Documentary, 2010, 52 min
Directed by: Jeff Tremaine
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Sports, Tribeca Film
In 1985, at the tender age of 13, Mat Hoffman entered into the BMX circuit as an amateur. By 16, he had soared to the top of the sport. Throughout his prodigious career, Hoffman has ignored conventional limitations, instead focusing his efforts on the purity of the sport and the pursuit of "what's next." Academy Award® nominee Spike Jonze and extreme sport fanatic Johnny Knoxville, along with director Jeff Tremaine, showcase the inner workings and exploits of the man who gave birth to "Big Air." Read More
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