The 2020 Tribeca Film Festival will open with Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President.
An announcement confirmed that the 19th Tribeca Film Festival will open with the world premiere of the presidential portrait docu feature. The premiere event will take place April 15 at New York’s Beacon Theatre and will be followed by live performances from Nelson, Paul Shaffer, and others.
Directed by music documentarian Mary Wharton, the pic was written by Bill Flanagan and produced by Chris Farrell.
“The film accurately captures my love for all music and the importance music has played in my personal and professional life. I remain hopeful and believe that music can serve to bring us together as a nation,” Carter said in a statement. “Rosalynn and I are pleased with the fine film Mary and Chris have made and thank all those involved for telling this story. We are thrilled that it will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival.”
Wharton’s other credits include docu pics on Sam Cooke, Joan Baez, Phish and Farrah Fawcett.
