Moviewallas Ep. 569 – Tribeca 2025 Wrap-Up

Final thoughts, last films, and a heartfelt goodbye from New York

After a whirlwind week of screenings, premieres, and passionate debates, the Moviewallas team—Joe, Rashmi, and Yazdi—bring you their final installment of Tribeca 2025 coverage. In this closing episode, they reflect on the festival experience and review four final films that slipped through earlier episodes—each one offering something bold, timely, or just plain unforgettable.

Sovereign – Based on true events, this gripping drama follows a father and son who identify as sovereign citizens and find themselves in a deadly standoff with local law enforcement. With powerhouse performances from Nick Offerman, Jacob Tremblay, and Dennis Quaid, this timely and provocative film explores radicalization, authority, and the complexity of belief. (Coming July via Bleecker Street)

Empire Skate – A kinetic and heartfelt doc that traces the birth of NYC’s skateboarding scene in the ’90s, the rise of Supreme, and the ways street culture shaped global fashion, art, and identity. A celebration of community, rebellion, and the creativity of kids who carved out their own path.

A Tree Fell in the Woods – When a tree crashes into a New Year’s Eve cabin retreat, secrets unravel between two longtime couples. Anchored by performances from Josh Gad, Alexandra Daddario, Ashley Park, and Daveed Diggs, this witty dramedy takes a smart, often hilarious look at long-term friendship, trust, and moral gray zones.

Natchez – This probing, richly textured documentary explores the tensions within a Mississippi town wrestling with its antebellum legacy. Told through a tapestry of local voices, Natchez confronts race, memory, and the meaning of historical preservation in modern America.

The Moviewallas also share their festival MVPs, unexpected faves, and thoughts on why film festivals still matter in an age of algorithmic content. Whether you were at Tribeca or followed along from afar, this one’s for the film lovers.

Learn more about the films:

Sovereign

Empire Skate

A Tree Fell in the Woods

Natchez

If you’re a filmmaker that we covered, say hello—we’d love to follow your journey.

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