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Morrisa Maltz first brought attention to herself with her directorial debut, The Unknown Country, an intimate road movie that showcased her talent for tapping into raw human emotions. Her latest film Jazzy continues exploring personal stories from a distinct perspective, this time honing in on a young girl’s formative years.

Jazzy centers around a Lakota child named Jasmine “Jazzy” Bearkiller Shangreaux, whom Maltz has known since birth as her goddaughter. Growing up in South Dakota, Jazzy experiences the wonders and troubles of childhood alongside her closest friend Syriah. Spanning from ages six to twelve, the film immerses viewers in Jazzy’s world through snapshots of her childhood reflected through real and revealing moments.

What makes Jazzy resonant is how Maltz succeeds in quietly but powerfully portraying the joys and pains of this life stage. By prioritizing observation over exposition and casting the film’s young stars Jasmine Shangreaux and...

The 2024 Tribeca Festival kicked off June 5 with the world premiere of the documentary Diane Furstenberg: Woman In Charge, launching the 12-day New York-set fest that features narrative and documentary competitions as well as a slew of A-list panels that always seem to make news.

Among the 108 feature films in this year’s lineup includes world premieres of movies starring Kristen Stewart, Lily Gladstone, Elizabeth Banks, Naomie Harris and Jenna Ortega to name a few. In addition to Furstenberg, high profile documentaries include Brats, Andrew McCarthy’s look back at the Brat Pack, and ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!, about South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone restoring an iconic Colorado restaurant.

Check out Deadline’s reviews from the festival, and keep checking back as new titles are added. Click on the film’s title to read our full review.

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In Marissa Maltz’s Jazzy, the enchanting sequel to The Unknown Country, audiences are treated to a heartfelt exploration of childhood in the picturesque landscapes of South Dakota. This delightful film, which premiered at Tribeca, follows the titular character through the various seasons of her life from ages 8 to 12, capturing the essence of what it means to be young, free and full of wonder.

The film opens with Jazzy (Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux) at West Elementary, where she is seen engaging in the simple joys of childhood — riding the school bus with her best friend, Syriah (Syriah Fool Head Means), and playing with friends in the schoolyard. These moments are punctuated by a lively and eclectic synth soundtrack, reminiscent of the first film, which adds a whimsical and modern touch to the narrative. One of the most endearing scenes occurs when Jazzy invites only one classmate to her birthday party. They...

Taking place June 5-16, the 2024 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its features lineup, featuring a selection of narrative, documentary, and animated films. World premiere highlights include Joel Potrykus’ Vulcanizadora, Michael Angarano’s Sacramento starring Michael Cera and Kristen Stewart, Jazzy, the latest collaboration between The Unknown Country director Morrisa Maltz and star Lily Gladstone.

Films that have premiered at prior festivals that are set for Tribeca include Nathan Silver’s Between the Temples, Karim Aïnouz’s Firebrand, Daddio starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, Kneecap, the Sundance winner In the Summers, Treasure starring Lena Dunham, Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz’s The Devil’s Bath, Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger, Skywalkers: A Love Story, and more.

Explore the lineup below.

2024 Tribeca Festival Feature Film Selection

Opening Night Gala

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge, (United States) – World Premiere. Child of a Holocaust survivor, Princess by marriage, and founder of a fashion empire,...