Tribeca Film Festival To Feature Films On Shaggy, Gloria Gaynor, & More

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Tribeca Film Festival To Feature Films On Shaggy, Gloria Gaynor, & More


The 2023 Tribeca Festival introduced its lineup for this yr’s occasion, and the slate is highlighted by movies on Indigo Girls, Gloria Gaynor, Tierra Whack, and the historical past of dancehall which options Shaggy.

The Festival, which takes place from June 7-18, will highlight 93 world premieres and a roster that includes 43 first-time administrators with 41% of all characteristic movies directed by ladies and, in a primary, greater than half of competitors movies directed by ladies (68%), in addition to 36% of characteristic movies directed by BIPOC filmmakers.

Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive will obtain its world premiere on the competition. This documentary chronicles the singer’s comeback with a brand new gospel album, bearing on her struggles with ageism and monetary points, adopted by a reside efficiency.

It’s Only Life After All will obtain its New York premiere. The movie gives a take a look at the beloved folks duo The Indigo Girls, with a songwriting masterclass to comply with the screening.

Cypher, which can be getting its world premiere, is by Director Chris Mourkabel. It “captures the weird and sinister side of fame” in a pseudo-documentary about rapper Tierra Whack.

Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall is getting a world premiere on the occasion. The documentary is about Brooklyn’s position within the evolution of dancehall, that includes Shaggy and Sean Paul, adopted by efficiency from dancehall legends.

It’s been an thrilling time for Shaggy. The multi-Grammy Award profitable Jamaican icon star alongside supergroup TLC announced that they’ll be a part of forces to convey many years of their most beloved hits to a stage close to you with TLC & Shaggy: Hot Summer Nights Tour 2023. The star-studded tour will even characteristic performances from particular friends En Vogue and Sean Kingston.

The tour kicks off on June 1 at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, AL, making stops throughout the U.S. and Canada in Miami, Toronto, Phoenix, and extra earlier than wrapping up in Calgary, Alberta on July 14.

Visit the Tribeca Film Festival’s official web site for extra info.

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