An introduction to the life and work of a groundbreaking artist and the 1960s art scene.

A collection of interviews with background actors and bit players from the original Star Wars , some of whom have managed to turn their work on the film into a lifelong source of pride and income.

The following films illustrate the range of the festival. They are four different examples of how filmmakers handle difficult subject matter (whether it’s hard to comprehend or hard to stomach).

Israeli director Ada Ushpiz applies the argument that “the personal is political” to Hannah Arendt’s life to understand her perceptions and to provide context for the controversy over Eichmann in Jerusalem.

The documentary depicts the Met’s Costume Institute striking a decisive blow against bluenoses, rubbing out the line between fashion and art in a blaze of celebrity, hype, and money.

In this roundup: the powerful, timely National Bird; Memories of a Penitent Heart, an intimate family portrait and a mystery; Sam Neill as a crusty old codger; and the charming, low-key Don’t Think Twice.

All of the films seen in this round of Tribeca screenings are worthwhile, and the best is, frankly, excellent, including the gorgeous The Ride and the funny and poignant The Charro of Toluquilla

This year’s festival offers up a wide range of documentaries that are timely and confidently made, with The Happy Film an example of finesse.

Director German Kral marvelously layers reenactments in his documentary of tango superstars María Nieves and Juan Carlos Copes, offering a a tribute to two worthy artists and a depiction of what happens when the music goes silent.