HALFTIME – Opening Night – Launches on Netflix June 14th
Directed by: Amanda Micheli
Produced by: Benny Medina, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Dave Broome, Angus Wall, Terry Leonard, Jennifer Sofio Hall, Kent Kubena and Serin Marshall
Section: Feature Film, Opening Night
Screenings:
6/8 at 7:00 pm – United Palace
6/9 at 9:00 pm – Village East by Angelika: Theater 1
6/11 at 11:30am – Cinépolis: Theater 4
HALFTIME offers an intimate peek behind the curtain revealing the grit and determination that makes Jennifer Lopez the icon she is, from her performances onscreen and on stages around the world, to her Super Bowl Halftime show, to the recent Presidential inauguration. The documentary focuses on an international superstar who has inspired people for decades with her perseverance, creative brilliance, and cultural contributions. And it’s only the beginning. HALFTIME serves as the kickoff to the second half of Lopez’s life, as she lays bare her evolution as a Latina, a mother, and an artist, taking agency in her career and using her voice for a greater purpose.
RUDY! A DOCUMUSICAL
World Premiere
Directed by: Jed Rothstein
Produced by: Ross M. Dinerstein and Sarit G. Work
Section: Spotlight Documentary
Sales: CAA, UTA, WME
Screenings:
6/9 at 8:30pm – SVA Theater 1 Silas
6/10 at 2:45 pm – Cinépolis: Theater 5
6/17 at 8:15 pm – Tribeca Center
Whether you love, hate, or loved then hated Rudy Giuliani, everyone knows his name. He was “America’s mayor,” Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and a personal lawyer to the former President of the United States. Dissecting the rise and fall of its titular subject with thorough research and an inquisitive eye, Rudy! A Documusical is a political documentary that goes beyond well-known headlines to explore the psyche and circumstances of a man in free fall.
CAROL AND JOHNNY
World Premiere
Directed by: Colin Barnicle
Produced by: Barnicle Brother with Words and Pictures
Section: Viewpoints, Feature Documentary
Sales: TBC
Screenings:
6/12 at 5:00 pm – Village East by Angelika: Theater 2
6/14 at 6:00 pm – At-home Virtual Screening
6/15 at 2:45 pm – Village East by Angelika: Theater 6
6/16 at 8:00 pm – Village East by Angelika: Theater 2
The unbelievable, decade-spanning, and surprisingly heart-warming true story of two of America’s most successful bank robbers, Carol & Johnny provides the opportunity for the real-life Bonnie and Clyde to reflect upon and record their unique love story in their own words. Comparing and contrasting the oral histories of both now-elderly ex-cons, Colin Barnicle’s riveting biographical documentary traces the history of the duo with equal intensity and intimacy, transforming true crime into a rich, literary epic.
KATRINA BABIES
World Premiere
Directed by: Edward Buckles Jr.
Produced by: Edward Buckles Jr., Audrey Rosenberg and Rebecca Teitel
Section: Feature Documentary Competition
Sales: HBO
Screenings:
6/14 at 5:30 pm – SVA Theater 2 Beatrice
6/16 at 6:00 pm – At-home Virtual Screening
6/16 at 8:45 pm – Cinépolis: Theater 5
6/18 at 12:00 pm – Village East by Angelika: Theater 6
Edward Buckles Jr. was 12 when Hurricane Katrina changed everything. He found a common cause—and shared trauma—with young people whose lives were similarly shaped by the storm. The film’s interview subjects were between 3 and 19 years old when the storm hit: Some stayed in New Orleans, and were pulled from churning, filthy waters after days of fear and hunger. Others fled the city, living in poisonous FEMA trailers and wondering if they’d ever be able to go home. Buckles captures both the unique, joyful flavour of Black culture in the Crescent City and the nightmarish conditions on the ground in the aftermath of the storm.
