The 2024 edition of the Tribeca Festival is just around the corner, and like every year, this year’s program features several highly anticipated documentaries. For the uninitiated, Tribeca is an annual festival that takes place every spring in New York City. Founded by Robert De Niro, Craig Hatkoff, and Jane Rosenthal, the event showcases a variety of films, documentaries, TV shows, and more. This year’s festival started with the world premiere of the documentary on the life of designer Diane von Furstenberg.
Over two weeks, the Tribeca Festival will screen documentaries based on several popular names. This year’s festival promises a diverse lineup, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The 2024 edition of the Tribeca Festival will showcase some of the most anticipated and hard-hitting documentaries featuring beloved musicians and influential politicians who may be worthy Oscar contenders. So, here are some of the documentaries that one should check out during the 2024 Tribeca Festival.
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge
Diane von Furstenberg is one of the most influential names in the fashion industry. Moreover, she helped many aspiring fashion designers achieve a lot of success in the fashion world. In the documentary, viewers get a chance to go behind the scenes with the designer as she prepares to showcase her life’s work.
The documentary also features how Diane von Furstenberg came up with the idea of a wrap dress that became a symbol of liberation in the 1970s. Apart from her designing prowess, the documentary also focuses on her relationship with her mother, who survived the Holocaust. Woman in Charge held its premiere on the opening night of the 2024 Tribeca Festival on June 5. It received positive reviews from the audience.
Antidote
Directed by James Jones, Antidote primarily focuses on three individuals as they challenge the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The documentary addresses several important questions in a riveting matter, centering on several courageous individuals risking their lives to expose Putin and his tactics.
One of the subjects of the documentary is a journalist named Christo Grozev, who helped Alexei Navalny in tracking down people who poisoned him. Meanwhile, the Western world will also get to know about Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is in prison for criticizing the war in Ukraine.
Antidote is a reminder of what whistleblowers and journalists go through while unraveling details about deadly techniques used by the Russian government to silence its opponents. Undoubtedly, one of the much-awaited documentaries of the year.
Avicii – I’m Tim
The news of Avicii‘s death was shocking, and while fans still mourn his passing, his extraordinary music ensures that his legacy lives on. Although there have been several documentaries on the musician’s death, Avicii – I’m Tim primarily focuses on his music and how he became so popular.
Viewers get a chance to see never-before-seen footage of his creative process and how he made his tunes. Moreover, it features clips from the concerts that saw him at his energetic best. The documentary includes interviews with fellow musicians, family, and friends who greatly loved Avicii. As such, viewers will get to know the man who ruled the world of EDM through the film.
Rebel Nun
Sister Helen Prejean is one of the most popular names who wants to abolish the death penalty. For decades, she has been working to raise awareness about the matter. Now, her life’s work is being documented in the film Rebel Nun. The documentary chronicles the journey of a fierce woman who continues to be a force to be reckoned with.
Rebel Nun sees Sister Helen fight the prison system as they get ready to execute a death row inmate. Shockingly, even lawmakers believe that the particular inmate is innocent and should not be executed. While fighting for justice, Sister Helen tries to make people understand how the death penalty is never the solution. Viewers also see her struggles and how she overcame them to become a prominent voice in the world of activism.
Checkpoint Zoo
The Ukraine-Russia war not only endangered human lives but also animals. Checkpoint Zoo is an intimate look at people trying to save animals from the consistent firing and bombing. The documentary follows zookeepers and volunteers risking their lives for animals residing at the Feldman Ecopark. Additionally, it provides a new perspective on the unintended victims of the war. It also highlights how zoo authorities struggle to protect animals amidst the chaos of war.
Checkpoint Zoo also sheds light on the devastating impact of war on trapped animals and honors the compassion of those who rescue them. On the other hand, the film is about how war can affect anyone. Animals might not speak, but they feel everything, and the war hasn’t been kind to them. According to a report in July 2020, over 42,000 sheep, 92,000 cattle, and 5.7 million poultry were killed since the war began. Meanwhile, The Economist claimed that over 50,000 dolphins died due to environmental problems caused by the war.
Tribeca Festival 2024 spans two weeks, running from June 5 to June 16.
