Hoboken, as we know, is rich in art, culture, and heritage. Our mile square city has produced many renowned artists, musicians, and filmmakers. Hudson County itself is home to many famous films such as Joker (2019), The Godfather (1972), and On the Waterfront (1954), as well as many television shows such as The Plot Against America, Law and Order, and Marvel’s Daredevil. This makes Hoboken the perfect place to host the 19th Annual Tribeca Film Festival.
Many city officials, especially Mayor Ravi Bhalla, are excited for Hoboken to host this monumental event for the first time. “We are incredibly thrilled to bring the renowned Tribeca Film Festival to Hoboken,” he said in an expression of his excitement. “There’s no better location to host the Festival than our Mile Square, offering a wealth of culture with our local artists, galleries, and the Mile Square Theatre Company, and further cements our City as one of the major cultural destinations in the tri-state area.” Not only will this festival bring more clout to Hoboken, but it will help bring more attention to the city and put it on the map.
The festival itself will take place in the North End of Hoboken from April 16-25. The location of the festival will contribute to the North End Redevelopment Plan which aims to renew the formally industrial side of Hoboken and create more resident-friendly spaces. Mayor Bhalla hopes to bring parks, restaurants, theaters, and even the light rail to this side of Hoboken. Hosting the music festival here will surely make the North End more lively and celebrated.
The Tribeca Film Festival itself has a long and meaningful history. The cofounders of this festival are among America’s most talented in the film industry: Robert De Niro, along with husband and wife Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff. The motivation to create this film festival was to reinvigorate the culture and economy of Manhattan after the attacks on the World Trade Center in September of 2001. Rosenthal expressed her excitement about hosting the festival in Hoboken by saying, “It’s wonderful to embrace new audiences with our neighbor across the river.”
At the end of the day, everyone is excited to see more film, culture, and art in Hoboken’s vibrant area. Hosting this festival will be historical for our town and will bring many outside influences and people (maybe even a few celebrities!). Attending this event will surely not disappoint; this year’s festival will begin with the premiere of “Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President,” as well as any other domestic and international films. Many of the films also display the work of underrepresented minorities. In last year’s festival, about half of the films were also directed by women. Tickets for the different events range from $12 to $55 depending on the occasion, a small price to pay for a large step towards a more culturally accomplished Hoboken.
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