By Justin D Williams La Lucha de Lucía is a Mexican short film directed by Maria Sofia Hernandez and stars Valeria Casillas, Mario Tadeo, Renee Ortiz, and Michelle Barraza. The film follows “La Guerrera,” a 16-year-old wrestler who is determined to make her way in the same world she grew up in. Trained by her father, “El Patrón Enmascarado,” Lucía has been molded to play the role of a rudo, which is the Spanish equivalent of a heel for American wrestling fans. That means she

By Justin D Williams Watch Monika “Jac” Jagaciak discuss her inspiring journey from the world of high fashion to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, featured as part of the 2026 Tribeca Festival. White Belt follows Monika as she embraces a new challenge, leaving behind the polished runway life to confront vulnerability, strength, and the discipline of starting over. In this interview, Monika shares her thoughts on identity, transformation, competition, and the courage it takes to become a b

By Justin D Williams I got a chance to see Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World from Questlove at the Tribeca Film Festival. Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World is more than just a music documentary. It feels like a celebration of joy, soul, creativity, culture, and legacy. The film looks at the rise of Earth, Wind & Fire, and shows how the group became one of the most important bands of all time

By Justin D Williams Tribeca Festival 2026 is bringing another exciting lineup to its Games section, and this year’s selection looks packed with creative, emotional, weird, and story driven experiences. From CONTROL Resonant: Beyond the Oldest House to Kidbash: Super Legend, ROCKBEASTS, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Truck-Kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!, Forever Ago, and more, Tribeca Games continues to show why interactive storytelling belongs next to film, TV,