Press materials available here.TRIBECA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 TALKS AND REUNIONS
STORYTELLERS SERIES FEATURING PAUL McCARTNEY IN CONVERSATION WITH CONAN O'BRIEN; CHANCE THE RAPPER; LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA IN CONVERSATION WITH ROSIE PEREZ; JOHN MELLENCAMP IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID LETTERMAN
DIRECTORS SERIES INCLUDING PATTY JENKINS IN CONVERSATION WITH KATIE HOLMES; DAVID FINCHER IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVEN SODERBERGH
ANGELA BASSETT AND KEVIN SULLIVAN REUNITE FOR HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK ; MARIO VAN PEEBLES, MICHAEL MICHELE, AND FAB 5 FREDDY RETURN FOR NEW JACK CITY ; WILD STYLE CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY
ALICIA KEYS TO PRESENT JANE FONDA WITH THE HARRY BELAFONTE VOICES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD, FOLLOWED BY A CONVERSATION WITH ROBIN ROBERTS
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NEW YORK - (May 2, 2023) - The 2023 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today unveiled the lineup for its Talks and Reunions, featuring conversations with iconic artists, critically-acclaimed directors, and multi-hyphenate entertainers.
The Storytellers Series includes Paul McCartney in conversation with Conan O'Brien for a podcast recording of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend; Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp in conversation with David Letterman; Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda in conversation with Academy Award-nominated actor Rosie Perez; Grammy-winner Chance the Rapper; Emmy, Tony, and Grammy-winner Billy Porter; and Academy Award-nominated actress and musician Hailee Steinfeld. Gov Ball x Tribeca also presents Grammy-nominated music producer Diplo.
The Directors Series, presented by City National Bank, features Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning director David Fincher in conversation with Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh, as well as director Patty Jenkins in conversation with director and actress Katie Holmes.
We are thrilled to unveil this year's dynamic lineup of Tribeca Festival's Talks, Reunions, and Master Classes from some of the most talented and celebrated voices in the entertainment industry, said Meredith Mohr, Tribeca's Vice President of Artist Relations. We hope the extraordinary stories and valuable insights of these distinguished cultural icons will inspire and empower the next generation of creators and artists.
Tribeca Festival continues to honor Hollywood's most celebrated films with this year's Reunions. Kevin Sullivan and Angela Bassett reunite to celebrate the 25th anniversary of How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Plus, Mario Van Peebles, Michael Michele, and Fab 5 Freddy return for New Jack City. Charlie Ahearn, Lee Qui ones, Fab 5 Freddy, and Grand Wizzard Theodore reunite for a special 40th anniversary celebration of Wild Style.
The third annual Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award will be awarded to Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, and activist Jane Fonda. The award, an original drawing entitled Exodus #3 from artist Julie Mehretu, is being presented by Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys. Named for the famed actor, activist, and civil rights leader, who recently passed away at the age of 96, the award recognizes those who have used storytelling and the arts to enact change in their communities. Previous recipients are Stacey Abrams and Common. In addition to receiving the award, Fonda will discuss her legendary film career and life as an activist with Emmy-winning anchor of ABC's Good Morning America Robin Roberts.
As an artist, Harry Belafonte captivated audiences with his talent, but it was his work as an activist and mentor that truly set him apart, said Paula Weinstein, Tribeca's Chief Content Officer. Harry inspired countless artists to use their fame and talent in the name of justice. He led by example and was a fearless warrior for civil rights. Jane Fonda, this years recipient of the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, shares Harry's indefatigable commitment to activism. We are honored to have established this award in Harry's name to honor his ongoing legacy.
Finally, this year's Master Classes - a series of free events to engage and learn from film industry veterans on different aspects of the filmmaking process - includes a class on fact-checking with members of The New Yorker's fact-checking department, a presentation on genre filmmaking with Mike Flanagan, and a class on the role of the talent representative.
The Tribeca Festival is curated by Festival Director and VP of Programming Cara Cusumano, Artistic Director Fr d ric Boyer; VP of Programming Sharon Badal and VP of Shorts Programming Ben Thompson; Senior Programmers Liza Domnitz, Faridah Gbadamosi, and Jarod Neece; Programmers Jos F. Rodriguez, Casey Baron, Jason Gutierrez, and Jonathan Penner; VP of Games and Immersive Casey Baltes and Immersive Curator Ana Brzezi ska; Curator of Audio Storytelling Davy Gardner; Music Programmer Vincent Cassous; and Chief Content Officer Paula Weinstein, along with a team of associate programmers.
Talks, Reunions, and Master Class lineups are detailed below. For the latest updates on programming follow @Tribeca and #Tribeca2023 on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and to purchase passes and ticket packages for the 2023 Tribeca Festival, go to tribecafilm.com/festival.
About the Tribeca Festival
The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and XR. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Tribeca champions emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions,
