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Tribeca Film Festival To Open w “Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President” Documentary

The announcements for this years Tribeca Film Festival have begun and as someone who attended last year as a member of the media, I will be keeping you up to date as I am made aware of anything that might interest you. Check out this news about a world premiere documentary.

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The Press Release:
The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, will open its 19th edition on April 15 with the world premiere of Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President. It will set the stage for a festival featuring works that celebrate the power of change through art, politics and community. The 2020 Tribeca Film Festival will run April 15-26.

From award-winning director Mary Wharton, producer Chris Farrell and writer Bill Flanagan, the documentary catalogues the role of popular music in helping to propel a peanut farmer from Georgia all the way to the White House. The world premiere of Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President will be followed by live performances from music legend Willie Nelson, Musical Director Paul Shaffer, and others. The event will take place at the Beacon Theatre as part of the City National Bank Screening Series during the Festival.
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