Bruce Springsteen to Receive Social Justice Award at Tribeca Film Festival
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Bruce Springsteen will receive the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13.
- The award honors artists who use their platforms to promote equality, dignity, and human rights.
- The event will feature conversations with Bono and tributes from Robert De Niro and Patti Smith.
The Tribeca Film Festival is set to honor the legendary Bruce Springsteen with the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award on June 13. This prestigious recognition celebrates artists who actively champion equality, dignity, and human rights through their work and public platforms.
The Boss will receive the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, which distinguishes artists who 'use their platform actively to promote equality, dignity, and human rights.'
The special event promises an evening of inspiration, bringing together an extraordinary circle of artists and activists. A highlight will be a conversation between Springsteen and his close friend and fellow activist, Bono. Co-founder of the festival, Robert De Niro, alongside the iconic singer-songwriter Patti Smith, will also join to pay tribute to Springsteen's legacy, which is defined not only by his art but by his unwavering commitment to action.
The evening will bring together an extraordinary circle of artists and activists, highlighting a conversation between Springsteen and his great friend and fellow activist Bono.
Beyond the tribute to 'The Boss,' the festival will also celebrate significant film anniversaries, including 'Taxi Driver' (50 years), 'Bridget Jones's Diary' (25 years), and Daft Punk's 'Electroma' (20 years). New additions to the lineup include Katy Perry's documentary 'The Lifetime Tour' and short documentaries exploring the intersection of sports and the Latinx community, curated by John Leguizamo. Conversations featuring figures like Sean Penn and Kaitlan Collins will also delve into activism and global impact, underscoring Tribeca's commitment to meaningful dialogue and cultural celebration.
De Niro, one of the co-founders of the festival, and singer Patti Smith will also join to pay tribute to a legacy defined not only by art but by action.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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