Jane Rosenthal CEO and Co-Founder of Tribeca Film Festival Speaking at Radio City Music Hall

Today, Jane Rosenthal joined NY Governor Andrew Cuomo at Radio City Music Hall during his press conference.
The Governor encouraged folks to get vaccinated otherwise they would not be able to partake in events such as the Tribeca Film Festival.
Jane Rosenthal:
"Thank you, Governor. What an exciting and hopeful day. It's really an honor to be with you and Jim, congratulations on the Knicks. We've been through a grueling year and it's been devastating, frustrating, at times, frightening. We've missed each other and the opportunity to be together, to watch a movie, to dance, laugh and sing, like right here on the stage. Bob DeNiro and I started the festival 19 years ago as the Governor's said, in the aftermath of 9-11, with the purpose of bringing people back downtown, not unlike today. There was a need to rebuild and re-imagine New York. We wanted to unite and bring people together from all over the city, the country, and the world.
Now in the wake of another crisis, our founding mission is even more relevant today. This year. We want to ensure that we can reach all corners of New York. Today, we're thrilled to be able to bring the Tribeca Film Festival to all five boroughs as a tribute, to storytelling and cultural, rich richness of every part of New York and to share our festival experience safely while supporting local businesses. Today's announcement is a huge milestone. It marks the first time in over a year that people will be able to gather together in this extraordinary venue. This would not be possible without your incredible leadership Governor, so thank you as we continue to fight this war against COVID. The Tribeca Film Festival will be the first in-person festival to take place in north America since the pandemic.
Our opening night will be 'In the Heights' and we'll be screening 'In the Heights' at the Palace Theater in Washington Heights. And simultaneously, we're going to be screening in eight other screens from the Bronx Pier 76 to the Battery, to Brooklyn, to Staten Island. And everyone, the tickets will be free and, but you do have to make a reservation to book your pod.
So I hope everyone will join us as the Governor has pushed us to do so many times. It's about re-imagining. We never believed we'd be doing all of these extraordinary outdoor venues, basically creating an outdoor multiplex here in New York. So thank you so much, Governor for pushing us. 'In the Heights' is the quintessential New York tough story of hard work, resilience and triumph, the very foundation of New York City. Thank you. You've been a tremendous supporter of the arts and we're so grateful for your friendship and partnership. "