The 2023 Tribeca Film Festival Returns To New York City This Week

09 Jun 2023 by Simon Mayorga in Celebrities, Event, Fame, Film, Films, General, Home, Money, Music, Pleasure, Power, Television, Theater

The 2023 Tribeca Festival kicked off this Wednesday with a pre-reception honoring Robert De Niro – where New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams recognized him with a key to the city.

Mark Ruffalo

 Following the ceremony, De Niro received a surprise speech from Martin Scorsese, congratulating him on his commitment to Tribeca, New York, and the festival. Guests included Mark Ruffalo, Debra Messing, Billy Porter, Patty Jenkins, Peter Coyote, Noah Centineo, Dianna Agron, Julian Schnabel, and Piper Perabo.

Matt Damon and Robert DeNiro

Following the reception, the opening night screening was the North American premiere of the highly anticipated Kiss the Future  documentary featuring U2’s journey to perform a long-promised concert to the people of Sarajevo. Producer Matt Damon attended the event along with Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Esposito, Noah Centineo, Adam Goldberg and Tribeca Festival co-founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal.

Martin Scorsece, Mayor Eric Adams and Robert DeNiro

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