The 2025 Tribeca Festival taking place June 4–15 in New York City announced new additions, including visual albums, documentaries, and narrative films.
Joining the world premiere of Miley Cyrus’ visual album Something Beautiful, Tribeca has added 2 visual albums – Victory and Turnstile: Never Enough. The international premiere of Victory, a new visual album from hip-hop legend Slick Rick, transports audiences to the vibrant streets of London and features appearances by Idris Elba, Nas and Giggs, with bold visuals directed by Meji Alabi. Slick Rick will join for a live conversation following the premiere. Also debuting is Turnstile: Never Enough, a 50-minute audiovisual odyssey from Baltimore’s genre-defying hardcore band Turnstile. Directed by frontman Brendan Yates and guitarist Pat McCrory, the film captures the band’s raw energy through striking cinematography and sound. Their first full-length album in four years, Never Enough will be followed by a conversation with the band.
Tribeca also expands its lineup with a mix of documentary and narrative premieres, including Raoul’s, A New York Story, a richly personal documentary directed by Greg Olliver and Karim Raoul that explores the legacy of one of New York City’s most iconic restaurants. Narrative highlights include Dead Language, a poignant, full-length adaptation of the Oscar-nominated short film Aya, from directors Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun, starring Sarah Adler and Ulrich Thomsen.
The festival will also host the New York premieres of two Sundance award winners. Twinless, recipient of the Sundance Audience Award, is a heartfelt dramedy exploring grief, male friendship, and unexpected connections, starring James Sweeney and Dylan O’Brien. A conversation with Sweeney follows the premiere. Come See Me in the Good Light, winner of the Festival Favorite Award, is an intimate documentary following poet Andrea Gibson and their partner Megan Falley as they navigate life after Gibson’s diagnosis of incurable cancer. Directed by Ryan White, the film features an original song performed by Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile. Post-premiere, there will be a conversation with White and producer Tig Notaro, executive producers Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach, plus a special appearance by executive producer Sara Bareilles.
2025 Tribeca Festival Programming Additions
SPOTLIGHT+
Come See Me in the Good Light, (United States) – New York Premiere. Blindsided by a diagnosis of incurable cancer, poet Andrea Gibson and their partner Megan Falley confront the reality of their newly altered life with biting humor, an ever-deepening love and a newfound embrace of the eternal in this unforgettable documentary. Directed by Ryan White. Produced by Jessica Hargrave, Ryan White, Tig Notaro, Stef Willen. An Apple TV + Release. After the Premiere: A conversation with Director Ryan White, Producer Tig Notaro, Executive Producers Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and a special appearance by Executive Producer Sara Bareilles.
Turnstile: Never Enough, (United States) – World Premiere. Never Enough is Turnstile’s debut visual album, and it’s a wild 50-minute ride you won’t want to miss. Directed by frontman Brendan Yates and guitarist Pat McCrory, the film blends their signature experimental hardcore sound with powerful, cinematic visuals that capture the band’s raw energy. The Baltimore-based band pushes boundaries with a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a fan or new to their music, Never Enough is a must-see. Directed by Brendan Yates, Pat McCrory. Produced by Evan McGillivray. With Brendan Yates, Pat McCrory, Franz Lyons, Daniel Fang, Meg Mills. After the Premiere: A conversation with Turnstile.
Victory (United States, UK) – International Premiere. Slick Rick’s Victory is a thrilling visual album that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in the heart of London, this gripping 25-minute film stars Idris Elba, Nas and Giggs, bringing a cinematic twist to Slick Rick’s iconic storytelling. With stunning visuals and an intense, suspenseful plot, Victory blends rap and film in a way you’ve never seen before. Don’t miss this electrifying experience, where music, drama, and star power collide in one unforgettable ride through the streets of London. Directed by Meji Alabi. After the Premiere: A conversation with Slick Rick.
SPOTLIGHT NARRATIVE
Twinless, (United States) – New York Premiere. This cheeky & heartfelt dramedy follows two grieving young men who meet at a support group for twins and find awkward comfort and companionship with each other – ultimately forming a tumultuous yet hilarious bromance. Directed and written by James Sweeney. Produced by David Permut, James Sweeney. With James Sweeney, Dylan O’Brien, Lauren Graham, Aisling Franciosi. A Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate Release After the Premiere: A conversation with director, writer and star James Sweeney.
SPOTLIGHT DOCUMENTARY
Raoul’s, A New York Story (United States, France) – World Premiere. Raoul’s, A New York Story is a unique look at one of New York City’s most iconic restaurants – Raoul’s Restaurant – an unassuming cozy spot on Prince Street that’s been a French bistro mainstay for the last fifty years. Directed by Greg Olliver, Karim Raoul. Screenwriter: Greg Olliver, Karim Raoul. Produced by Edward Sabounghi, Beth Hamlin, Kathleen Squires. With Serge Raoul, Guy Raoul, Karim Raoul, Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Kate Spade, Matthew Broderick, Tom Colicchio, Alison Price Becker, Andrew Zimmern.
VIEWPOINTS
Dead Language, (Czech Republic, Israel, Poland) – World Premiere. A chance encounter at an airport between Aya and a stranger disrupts her routine. What follows is a sensitive, quietly powerful narrative about longing — for connection, for meaning, for something beyond one’s set everyday life. Directed by Mihal Brezis, Oded Binnun. Written by Mihal Brezis, Oded Binnun, Tom Shoval, Amital Stern. Produced by Maya Fischer, Gal Greenspan, Roi Kurland, Moshe Edery. With Sarah Adler, Ulrich Thomsen, Yehezkel Lazarov, Lars Eidinger.