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Ball Don't Lie
[BALLD] Discovery
Feature Narrative, 2008, 102 min
Directed by: Brin Hill
Interests: *ESPN*, Adaptation, Drama, Hip Hop, Returning Filmmaker, Social Issues, Sports, Teens, Urban, Youth
Moods: Competitive, Empowering, Gritty, Inspirational, Intricate, Rebellious, Urban, Visceral
An urban coming-of-age story that follows Sticky, a talented streetballer (Grayson Boucher) who overcomes his troubled past through his passion for the game. Based on the popular novel, Ball Don't Lie features Ludacris, Rosanna Arquette, and Nick Cannon. Read More
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[BALLD] Discovery
Feature Narrative, 2008, 102 min
Directed by: Brin Hill
Interests: *ESPN*, Adaptation, Drama, Hip Hop, Returning Filmmaker, Social Issues, Sports, Teens, Urban, Youth
Moods: Competitive, Empowering, Gritty, Inspirational, Intricate, Rebellious, Urban, Visceral
An urban coming-of-age story that follows Sticky, a talented streetballer (Grayson Boucher) who overcomes his troubled past through his passion for the game. Based on the popular novel, Ball Don't Lie features Ludacris, Rosanna Arquette, and Nick Cannon. Read More
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Bigger, Stronger, Faster
[BIGGE] Spotlight
Feature Documentary, 2008, 106 min
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Drugs, Family Issues, Social Issues, Sports
Moods: Aspirational, Biographical, Brainy, Confessional, Investigative, Topical
Entertaining and informative, Bigger goes beyond examining the truth about anabolic steroids and the athletes--professional and amateur--who use them. Focusing on his own family's personal history, Bell looks at why Americans feel the need to be the biggest, strongest, and fastest. Read More
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[BIGGE] Spotlight
Feature Documentary, 2008, 106 min
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Drugs, Family Issues, Social Issues, Sports
Moods: Aspirational, Biographical, Brainy, Confessional, Investigative, Topical
Entertaining and informative, Bigger goes beyond examining the truth about anabolic steroids and the athletes--professional and amateur--who use them. Focusing on his own family's personal history, Bell looks at why Americans feel the need to be the biggest, strongest, and fastest. 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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The Chicken, the Fish and the King Crab
[CHICK] Encounters
Feature Documentary, 2007, 86 min
Directed by: José Luis López-Linares
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Food
Moods: Competitive, Inspirational, Playful, Whimsical
Famed Spanish chef Jesús Almagro permits cameras to follow his preparations for the "Bocuse d'Or" cooking contest, pitting him against 23 international contenders for the title of "World's Best Chef." Thrilling, captivating… and mouthwatering. Co-hosted with Instituto Cervantes, The Cultural Center of Spain in New York. Read More
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[CHICK] Encounters
Feature Documentary, 2007, 86 min
Directed by: José Luis López-Linares
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Food
Moods: Competitive, Inspirational, Playful, Whimsical
Famed Spanish chef Jesús Almagro permits cameras to follow his preparations for the "Bocuse d'Or" cooking contest, pitting him against 23 international contenders for the title of "World's Best Chef." Thrilling, captivating… and mouthwatering. Co-hosted with Instituto Cervantes, The Cultural Center of Spain in New York. Read More
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Chops
[CHOPS]
Feature Documentary, 2007, 87 min
Directed by: Bruce Broder
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Music, New York, Teens, Youth
Each year, Jazz at Lincoln Center and its artistic director, Wynton Marsalis, host the prestigious Essentially Ellington Festival, a competition of high school jazz bands from across the country. This toe-tapping and empowering documentary focuses on one Florida band filled with young musicians who hit all the right notes. Read More
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[CHOPS]
Feature Documentary, 2007, 87 min
Directed by: Bruce Broder
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Music, New York, Teens, Youth
Each year, Jazz at Lincoln Center and its artistic director, Wynton Marsalis, host the prestigious Essentially Ellington Festival, a competition of high school jazz bands from across the country. This toe-tapping and empowering documentary focuses on one Florida band filled with young musicians who hit all the right notes. Read More
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Chávez
[CHAVE]
Feature Documentary, 2007, 78 min
Interests: *ESPN*, Biography, Documentary, History, Latino, Sports
Actor Diego Luna (Y Tu Mamá También) steps behind the camera for this heartfelt documentary about the life and career of his countryman, Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez, considered one of the sport's--and Mexico's--all-time greats. Luna follows Chávez through the final bouts of his career, even as he proudly passes the torch of boxing to his son. Read More
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[CHAVE]
Feature Documentary, 2007, 78 min
Interests: *ESPN*, Biography, Documentary, History, Latino, Sports
Actor Diego Luna (Y Tu Mamá También) steps behind the camera for this heartfelt documentary about the life and career of his countryman, Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez, considered one of the sport's--and Mexico's--all-time greats. Luna follows Chávez through the final bouts of his career, even as he proudly passes the torch of boxing to his son. Read More
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Doubletime
[DOUBL]
Feature Documentary, 2007, 82 min
Directed by: Stephanie Johnes
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Female Director(s), Kids, Sports, Teens, Youth
If seeing is believing, watching these kids Double Dutch elicits double-takes and disbelief. Chronicling the world of competitive jump roping, this energetic documentary follows two teenage teams that combine dance and gymnastics to breathtaking effect, as they prepare and contend for the world championship at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Read More
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[DOUBL]
Feature Documentary, 2007, 82 min
Directed by: Stephanie Johnes
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Female Director(s), Kids, Sports, Teens, Youth
If seeing is believing, watching these kids Double Dutch elicits double-takes and disbelief. Chronicling the world of competitive jump roping, this energetic documentary follows two teenage teams that combine dance and gymnastics to breathtaking effect, as they prepare and contend for the world championship at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Read More
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Fans' Favorite Football Flick
[FANSF] Special Event
Feature Documentary, 120 min
Interests: *ESPN*, Sports
The third and final night of the Tribeca Drive-In will feature the winning film of the Tribeca/ESPN Fans' Favorite Football Flick competition, which pits 16 beloved football films in a head-to-head tournament to choose the ultimate gridiron classic. Rudy and We are Marshall were pitted against each other in the finals. What film prevailed? Read More
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[FANSF] Special Event
Feature Documentary, 120 min
Interests: *ESPN*, Sports
The third and final night of the Tribeca Drive-In will feature the winning film of the Tribeca/ESPN Fans' Favorite Football Flick competition, which pits 16 beloved football films in a head-to-head tournament to choose the ultimate gridiron classic. Rudy and We are Marshall were pitted against each other in the finals. What film prevailed? Read More
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Fighter
[FIGHT] Discovery
Feature Narrative, 2007, 100 min
Directed by: Natasha Arthy
Interests: *ESPN*, Action, Drama, Female Director(s), Islam, Sports, Women, Youth
Moods: Aspirational, Competitive, Cross-Cultural, Empowering, Exhilarating, Gritty, Visceral
This high-energy martial arts drama chronicles a driven high school student caught between the expectations of her traditional Turkish family and her kung fu dreams. With slickly choreographed fight scenes, Fighter is an empowering story that culminates with an emotional punch. Read More
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[FIGHT] Discovery
Feature Narrative, 2007, 100 min
Directed by: Natasha Arthy
Interests: *ESPN*, Action, Drama, Female Director(s), Islam, Sports, Women, Youth
Moods: Aspirational, Competitive, Cross-Cultural, Empowering, Exhilarating, Gritty, Visceral
This high-energy martial arts drama chronicles a driven high school student caught between the expectations of her traditional Turkish family and her kung fu dreams. With slickly choreographed fight scenes, Fighter is an empowering story that culminates with an emotional punch. Read More
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The Final Season
[FINAL]
Feature Narrative, 2007, 114 min
Interests: *ESPN*, Drama, Family, Politics, Sports
Baseball is everything in Norway, Iowa, but when government authorities decide the small town's population no longer warrants its own high school, a longstanding baseball tradition is in peril. Sean Astin stars as the new and untested coach who must provide Norway with one exciting final season in this heartwarming story based on true events. Read More
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[FINAL]
Feature Narrative, 2007, 114 min
Interests: *ESPN*, Drama, Family, Politics, Sports
Baseball is everything in Norway, Iowa, but when government authorities decide the small town's population no longer warrants its own high school, a longstanding baseball tradition is in peril. Sean Astin stars as the new and untested coach who must provide Norway with one exciting final season in this heartwarming story based on true events. Read More
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The First Saturday in May
[FIRST]
Feature Documentary, 2007, 96 min
Directed by: John Hennegan and Brad Hennegan
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Sports
Heartbreak and hope abound in this engrossing documentary about the holy grail of horse racing-the Kentucky Derby. Two brothers travel from Arkansas to Dubai and on to Churchill Downs to trace the paths of six rising equine stars, including the heroic Barbaro, and the people, passion and dreams at the core of this breakneck competition. Read More
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[FIRST]
Feature Documentary, 2007, 96 min
Directed by: John Hennegan and Brad Hennegan
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Sports
Heartbreak and hope abound in this engrossing documentary about the holy grail of horse racing-the Kentucky Derby. Two brothers travel from Arkansas to Dubai and on to Churchill Downs to trace the paths of six rising equine stars, including the heroic Barbaro, and the people, passion and dreams at the core of this breakneck competition. Read More
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Football Under Cover
[FOOTB] Showcase
Feature Documentary, 2007, 86 min
Directed by: Ayat Najafi and David Assmann
Interests: *ESPN*, Middle Eastern, Sports
Moods: Celebratory, Cross-Cultural, Empowering, Inspirational, Joyful
When the members of a Berlin women's football team (we call it "soccer") learn to their surprise that they have counterparts in Iran, but that those women have never been allowed to play an actual game, they set out for Tehran to make the impossible happen. Co-hosted with Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival. Read More
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[FOOTB] Showcase
Feature Documentary, 2007, 86 min
Directed by: Ayat Najafi and David Assmann
Interests: *ESPN*, Middle Eastern, Sports
Moods: Celebratory, Cross-Cultural, Empowering, Inspirational, Joyful
When the members of a Berlin women's football team (we call it "soccer") learn to their surprise that they have counterparts in Iran, but that those women have never been allowed to play an actual game, they set out for Tehran to make the impossible happen. Co-hosted with Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival. Read More
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Freetime Machos
[FREET] World Documentary Feature Competition
Feature Documentary, 2009, 86 min
Directed by: Mika Ronkainen
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Friendship, Sports
Matti and Mikko play for Finland's worst amateur rugby team. Overworked and domesticated, the two men long for a space to revel in their masculinity and bond with other men. Following the two friends and their teammates on a quest to end the season with just a single win, award-winning writer/director Mika Ronkainen (Screaming Men) crafts a genuine and disarmingly funny love story about modern male friendship. Read More
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[FREET] World Documentary Feature Competition
Feature Documentary, 2009, 86 min
Directed by: Mika Ronkainen
Interests: *ESPN*, Documentary, Friendship, Sports
Matti and Mikko play for Finland's worst amateur rugby team. Overworked and domesticated, the two men long for a space to revel in their masculinity and bond with other men. Following the two friends and their teammates on a quest to end the season with just a single win, award-winning writer/director Mika Ronkainen (Screaming Men) crafts a genuine and disarmingly funny love story about modern male friendship. Read More
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Gotta Dance
[GOTTA] Discovery
Feature Documentary, 2008, 95 min
Directed by: Dori Berinstein
Interests: *ESPN*, Aging, Dance, Documentary, Female Director(s), Hip Hop, Returning Filmmaker, Sports
Moods: Exhilarating, Inspirational, Irreverent, Joyful, Playful, Raucous
Festival vet Berinstein (ShowBusiness, TFF '05) tells the inspirational story of the New Jersey NETSationals, the NBA's first senior citizen hiphop dance team. Against all odds, these energetic and dedicated seniors prove that even in their golden years, they've just Gotta Dance!
American Express Insider Center: Enjoy a Filmmaker Personality Interview with director Dori Bernstein at the American Express Insider Center, 27 Union Square West. Read More
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[GOTTA] Discovery
Feature Documentary, 2008, 95 min
Directed by: Dori Berinstein
Interests: *ESPN*, Aging, Dance, Documentary, Female Director(s), Hip Hop, Returning Filmmaker, Sports
Moods: Exhilarating, Inspirational, Irreverent, Joyful, Playful, Raucous
Festival vet Berinstein (ShowBusiness, TFF '05) tells the inspirational story of the New Jersey NETSationals, the NBA's first senior citizen hiphop dance team. Against all odds, these energetic and dedicated seniors prove that even in their golden years, they've just Gotta Dance!
American Express Insider Center: Enjoy a Filmmaker Personality Interview with director Dori Bernstein at the American Express Insider Center, 27 Union Square West. Read More
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The Grand
[GRAND]
Feature Narrative, 2007, 95 min
Interests: *ESPN*, Comedy, Mocumentary, Sports
Woody Harrelson goes all-in to save his dead grandfather's hotel-casino from a real estate developer in this hilarious mockumentary. His master plan: to win the world's most famous high stakes tournament, the Grand Championship of Poker. Anteing up the laughs are Werner Herzog, Cheryl Hines, David Cross, Ray Romano and Dennis Farina. Read More
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[GRAND]
Feature Narrative, 2007, 95 min
Interests: *ESPN*, Comedy, Mocumentary, Sports
Woody Harrelson goes all-in to save his dead grandfather's hotel-casino from a real estate developer in this hilarious mockumentary. His master plan: to win the world's most famous high stakes tournament, the Grand Championship of Poker. Anteing up the laughs are Werner Herzog, Cheryl Hines, David Cross, Ray Romano and Dennis Farina. Read More
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