This panel will look at the work of filmmakers whose films work towards creating a greater understanding of a cultural phenomenon/problem/reality and how film is uniquely able to build about change within that space. 

Three filmmakers dive deep into the storied and complex legacy of Ms. magazine through the lens of some of its most iconic covers, featuring never-before-seen archival footage and engaging interviews with the powerful women who shaped the magazine...

Honeyjoon is a sexy comedy-drama — about a mother-daughter trip. Persian-Kurdish Lela (Amira Casar) and her American daughter June (Ayden Mayeri) take a trip to the romantic Azores after a recent loss, with polar opposite views about why they’re t...

The style, the glam, the music, the hats! Culture Club burst onto the UK new romantic scene in 1981 and became one of the most defining and influential bands of their generation. Alison Ellwood’s impossibly fun documentary celebrates the band’s st...

A casual reunion with her high school crush has unforeseen consequences when two young women embark on a high-stakes road trip with an uncertain destination.

Controversial painter Joe Coleman, known for his intricate portraits of serial killers and outlaws, undertakes his most challenging subject yet — a seven foot portrait of his wife, Whitney.

A biographical, musical, illuminating journey into the work and vision of Sun Ra, exploring his jazz roots, endless innovations, and ceaseless artistic and social quests.

Based on a true story, Rosemead follows Irene (Lucy Liu), a Chinese immigrant mother driven to desperate measures by her unstable son’s escalating mental health crisis and growing obsession with mass shootings.

In 2024, the members of the iconic mid-90’s cult comedy troupe The State reunited for a live tour. With their irreverent and absurdist live sketches as the backdrop, and framed with a greatest-hits playlist of classic material, the group’s unreaso...

When they are unexpectedly forced to move in with an estranged relative, the Smart Family must navigate oversized dreams, identity struggles and regional theater in this warmly observant family comedy.

Struggling single father Jerry (Nick Offerman) indoctrinates his son Joe (Jacob Tremblay) into the sovereign citizen movement, teaching him that laws are mere illusions and freedom is something you take. But, as Jerry’s ideology consumes them, the...

A complex paternal triangle evolves when a teenager is transferred from juvenile to adult prison and comes under the wing of two very different fellow inmates: a soon-to-be-paroled convict (Guy Pearce) and Australia's most despised criminal (Cosmo...

As her mother battles an uncertain diagnosis, neurodivergent 22-year-old Margarita discovers a source of strength in an unexpected place: the sport of hobbyhorsing.

Previews and live show – This year we’ve divided our Official Selection podcasts into two curated themes. This event showcases: “Reckonings” – projects that investigate, remember, and offer a moment of discovery. Tribeca Audio Official Selection a...