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Tribeca Festival · 2021

Tribeca Festival 2021

Tribeca Critics' Week

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3 films · 3 reviews

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Ailey

Review preview for Ailey

He was known as an enigmatic type when alive and the film retains this air of mystery, which might prove frustrating for some hoping for a deeper dig.

Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.

(Country: US; Year: 2021; Director: Jamila Wignot)

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New York premiere

Ballad Of A White Cow (Ghasideyeh gave sefid)

Review preview for Ballad Of A White Cow

There's an elegance to the filmmaking as this story unravels its themes of societal prejudice, justice and remorse that elevates every frame.

Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
A single mum, whose husband has been executed, struggles for justice.

(Country: Iran; Year: 2020; Director: Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha; Writer: Mehrdad Kouroshniya, Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha; Stars: Maryam Moghadam, Alireza Sani Far, Pouria Rahimi, Avin Poor Raoufi, Mohammad Heidari, Maryam Moghadam, Alireza Sani Far, Pouria Rahimi, Avin Poor Raoufi, Mohammad Heidari)

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North American Premiere

Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It

Review preview for Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It

Riera may not be breaking new ground with her techniques but she takes us for a breezy and enjoyable canter over the expected jumps.

Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
Profile of the West Side Story star.

(Country: US; Year: 2021; Director: Mariem Perez; Stars: Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado, Gloria Estefan, Norman Lear, Karen Olivo, Rita Moreno, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Morgan Freeman, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado)

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New York premiere