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Tribeca Fest: Music Docs Kick Off 25th Year
2 Jun
Summary
- Tribeca Festival begins Wednesday with Earth, Wind & Fire documentary.
- Alicia Keys documentary closes the festival on June 14.
- Non-music films explore chefs, politicians, and presidents.
- Documentaries feature numerous music artists and comedians.
The 25th Tribeca Festival commences on Wednesday, heavily featuring music-related documentaries. The opening night will present the world premiere of "Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World," directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. The festival is scheduled to conclude on June 14 with the premiere of "Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell's Kitchen."
Beyond music, the festival's nonfiction lineup includes "How to Feed a Dictator," which explores chefs serving political leaders. "Mario" will profile the late New York Governor Mario Cuomo. Additionally, "Miss Representation: Rise Up" directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and "Playing POTUS," examining comedians' portrayals of U.S. presidents, are set to screen.
