Festivals - Tribeca 2021 : Tribeca critics’ week

By Mulder, 20 april 2021

Tribeca Critics’ Week is a section of the Festival that presents a curated slate of feature films from film critics including Eric Kohn (IndieWire), Hunter Harris and Tre’vell Anderson.

Ailey
directed by Jamila Wignot (United States) (New York Premiere)
Produced by Lauren DeFilippo
With Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison, George Faison.
Synopsis : Told by the man himself, interwoven with decades of awe-inspiring dance footage of his world-famous dance company, Ailey recounts Alvin Ailey’s life story, from humble his Texan beginnings to becoming one of the most iconic choreographers of his generation. A Neon release.

The Ballad of a White Cow (The Ghasideyeh Gave Sefid) (France, Iran) (North American Premiere)
directed by Behtash Sanaeeha, Maryam Moghaddam
written by Maryam Moghaddam, Behtash Sanaeeha, Mehrdad Kouroshnia.
Produced by Gholamreza Mousavi, Etienne de Ricaud., Feature Narrative.
With Maryam Moghaddam, Alireza Sanifar.
Mina’s life is turned upside down when she learns that her husband Babak was innocent of the crime for which he was executed. Mina starts a silent battle against a cynical system for her own and her daughter’s sake.

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It (United States) (New York Premiere)
directed by Mariem Pérez Riera.
Produced by Mariem Pérez Riera, Brent Miller
With George Chakiris, Héctor Elizondo, Gloria Estefan, Tom Fontana, Morgan Freeman, Mitzi Gaynor, Whoopi Goldberg, Norman Lear, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado, Terrence McNally, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno, Karen Olivo
Synopsis : From New York City kid to movie star and to women’s rights activist, the indomitable Rita Moreno has enjoyed a storied life in the spotlight. Here the dynamic icon shares the challenges of being a Latina in Hollywood
and the triumphs of her incredible 70 year career. . A Roadside Attractions release.

(Source : press release)