Tribeca Film Festival to celebrate Juneteenth with special programming
"Our programming is a powerful reflection of incredible storytellers that are deeply rooted in showcasing the rich legacy of the Black experience, all culminating on Juneteenth," said Tribeca CEO Jane Rosenthal
Stacey Abrams being honored.
th annual celebration of the landmark occasion with their annual festival which runs June 9-20.
Each day of the festival will have an emphasis on “the voices of the African Diaspora with an emphasis on African-American artists, performers, filmmakers, and interdisciplinary creators.” It will feature 66 films and 54 world premieres from Black talent.
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“The festival has always been a welcoming space for creators to share their stories and in support of artists through social activism,” said Tribeca Enterprises and Tribeca Festival co-founder and CEO