An affecting, morally intricate nonfiction film that does more than expose a legal system (unlike that in western countries): It humanizes it via compelling editing, emotional stroking, and fearless storytelling that invites reflection on justice, retribution and mercy. A must-see for anyone interested in legal ethics, women’s rights and bravura internationally informed storytelling.
Category: Tribeca Festival 2025 June 4–15
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MONEY TALK$ Review 2025 Film Short
MONEY TALK$ is a daring and poignant unsentimental portrait of a society on the brink. Director Tony Mucci’s directorial debut showcases a deft understanding of how money can become a powerful agent of human behavior. By tracing the path of a single banknote, the film invites viewers to reflect on the moral and societal costs of economic survival, making it a standout work in contemporary short filmmaking. – Review by Gregg W. Morris, Editor, Reviewer of the WORD
Part 2, ANIMALS IN THE WAR: Film Review
The anthology is an alarm that needs to be heard around the world. The seven vignettes being showcased in the anthology feature a particular animal as a central figure of each story; ANIMALS IN WAR radiates for many reasons and one is the range of artistic styles showing the war’s overlooked ecological crisis.
Part 2: Feature Story & Q&A Interview of Distinguished Cinematographer Meena Singh
Meena Singh: So I felt like I had to prove myself and know everything. But something I’ve learned from, I would say some of the more seasoned crew I’ve worked with is that things work. The work is better if…
Feature Story & Q&A Interview of Distinguished Cinematographer Meena Singh
“Whom do you think is going to read this? I have something to say to somebody considering a journey into the film industry as a potential livelihood. It’s a strange time to enter the industry. I’ll say that. But I think ultimately, maybe I said this already, but I think ultimately it’s all about engaging people and connecting people through stories and hopefully changing people’s minds about things. Hopefully allowing them to see the other point of view about things.”
“And I think as long as people are doing that, finding whatever medium it is, that is a tool for them to tell stories about people’s experiences. I think that is what’s important is that we continue to understand there are differing perspectives and we continue to see the universality. I think of all humanity. That is what is important. So I hope that people use the visual medium to do that. Even on iPhone vertical, 62nd verticals.”
2025 Tribeca Festival U.S. Narrative, International Narrative and Documentary Winners – Part 1
The 24th annual Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, announced competition winners with CHARLIEBIRD, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and NATCHEZ taking top honors in the U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, and Documentary competitions. The Competition categories represent the breadth of Tribeca’s programming with awards for U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary, Viewpoints, Nora Ephron, Short Film, Best New Directors, Audio Storytelling, Games, AT&T Untold Stories, and Tribeca X. The Festival concludes June 15.
“Every year at Tribeca we set out to spotlight the most exciting new voices from around the world,Tribeca Festival Director and SVP of Programming Cara Cusumano was quoted as saying in a press release. “We are thrilled our jury honored this mission with winners that brilliantly represent the vibrancy and diversity of global independent storytelling today.”
Part 2 – 2025 Tribeca Competition Categories: U.S. Narrative, International, Documentary, Viewpoints Award
The 24th annual Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, announced competition winners with CHARLIEBIRD, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and NATCHEZ taking top honors in the U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, and Documentary competitions. The Competition categories represent the breadth of Tribeca’s programming with awards for U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, Documentary, Viewpoints, Nora Ephron, Short Film, Best New Directors, Audio Storytelling, Games, AT&T Untold Stories, and Tribeca X. The Festival concludes June 15.
“Every year at Tribeca we set out to spotlight the most exciting new voices from around the world,Tribeca Festival Director and SVP of Programming Cara Cusumano was quoted as saying in a press release. “We are thrilled our jury honored this mission with winners that brilliantly represent the vibrancy and diversity of global independent storytelling today.”
Film Review ANIMALS IN WAR (aka WAR THROUGH THE EYES OF ANIMALS) – Part 1
[Part 2 Published July 6, 2025]
A poignant portrait of wartime Ukraine championing empathy and global environmental awareness. The fusion of true stories, celebrity involvement and international collaboration makes it a standout among standouts in contemporary conflict cinema. – Gregg W. Morris, Editor, Reviewer, the WORD
TOW – One of Several Movies Premiering at Tribeca Fest 2025 That Deserves OSCAR Attention – Part 1
Based on a true event, it’s directed by Stephanie Laing, written by Jonathan Keasey and Brant Boivin, and starring Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa, Demi Lovato, Ariana DeBose, Octavia Spencer, and Simon Rex. {I’m publishing Part 1 because I want to…
2025 Tribeca Festival – Day 2
Day 2 of the 2025 Tribeca Festival featured stars from around the world, all eager to celebrate film and entertainment. The Beacon Theatre welcomed Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Casino. The event…