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Tribeca 2013 Review: 'Omit The Logic' Gives Intimate Expose´ of Richard Pryor
- By Vanessa Martinez
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- April 24, 2013 9:59 PM
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Transmedia Filmmakers, Tribeca Film Festival Wants Your Work In 2013 (Call For Submissions)
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- August 7, 2012 3:10 PM
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Tribeca has announced key dates and a call for submissions for the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, with the big news being that they are launching a new program that showcases work of "transmedia artists."
Tribeca 2012 Review - Chris Rock, July Delpy Star In "2 Days In New York" (Familiar But Still Engaging)
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- April 25, 2012 11:59 AM
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I saw this at Sundance in January; it's also screening at the Tribeca Film Festival which is currently in full swing; firgured I'd repost my quick thoughts on it for those who missed it after Sundance.
Tribeca 2012 Review: "Supporting Characters" Explores Work Partnerships & Friendships w/ Clever Authenticity
- By Vanessa Martinez
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- April 23, 2012 9:30 AM
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Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival this past weekend, Supporting Characters written by Daniel Schechter and Tarik Lowe and directed by Schechter, is described by the festival’s write up as a “masculine romantic comedy.” After having seen the film, I can understand how that statement fits the bill when it comes to this quirky-contemporary charmer.
Tribeca 2012 Review - "War Witch" Is A Harrowing Yet Beautiful Tale Of Courage & Resiliency At A Time Of War
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- April 20, 2012 9:06 AM
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Rarely does war look so beautiful on film. I feel somewhat guilty saying that given the unspeakable acts of physical and mental torment the young protagonist in War Witch endures throughout its roughly 90-minute running time.
Tribeca 2012 Preview - "Alekesam" (Hugh Masekela And His Son Attempt To Reconnect With Each Other)
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- April 17, 2012 8:11 PM
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The 2012 Tribeca Film Festival officially kicks off on Thursday, the 19th, and I'll make every attempt to see as many S&A films as I can and write about them; a brotha's is worn out, so if any of you will be attending any screenings at the festival, and you'd like to submit a review of whatever you see, feel free to email me and we'll chat (obensont@gmail.com).
Tribeca Film Fest 2012 Preview - Masculine Romantic Comedy "Supporting Characters"
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- April 6, 2012 1:34 PM
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Continuing on with highlights from the upcoming 2012 installment of the Tribeca Film Festival, which runs from April 18 - 29...
African/African American Feature Films & Shorts To See At The 2012 Tribeca Film Festival
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- April 4, 2012 11:18 AM
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We've profiled almost all of these (except the shorts mostly) so the titles should be familiar; but no matter, this list is a good place to start for those of you planning to attend screenings at the festival and want to know what "black films" you should be looking out for.
Tribeca 2012 Exclusive - Grave, Stirring Trailer For "Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story"
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- April 2, 2012 12:32 PM
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Recently acquired by Tribeca Film, Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story - described as a intensely personal film about children struggling to understand their parents is also a heartbreaking portrait of the legacy of intolerance - will premiere at the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival this month in the Spotlight section.
Tribeca 2012 Preview - John Forté's Personal Journey During One "Russian Winter"
- By Tambay A. Obenson
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- March 28, 2012 9:52 PM
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I'm digging the contemplative look and feel of this John Forté doc, and I plan to see it at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.
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