New York Film Festival Unveils Spotlight Slate With Tom McCarthy’s ‘A Statement,’ Jonathan Glazer’s ‘Joy of Joys’ and More
The New York Film Festival has revealed its Spotlight lineup for the 64th edition and the section is stacked with fall’s most buzzy names and titles. At the top of the list is Tom McCarthy, writer and director of best picture winner “Spotlight” (2015), who returns with “A Statement.” Described as a gripping ensemble piece […]
The New York Film Festival has announced its Spotlight lineup for the 64th edition, featuring several highly anticipated titles. Tom McCarthy's "A Statement" is set to make its world premiere, a dramedy based on Nathaniel Rich's 2019 book "Losing Earth," which follows 20 scientists writing a treatise on climate change at a Florida conference in 1980. The film stars Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, Evan Peters, Tatiana Maslany, John Turturro, and Amy Ryan.
According to Variety, McCarthy's film is described as a "gripping ensemble piece." TheWrap reports that Jonathan Glazer's documentary "Joy of Joys" will also premiere, focusing on the recording of a charity album at Abbey Road. The film is made in collaboration with English musician Mica Levi.
The 64th New York Film Festival runs from September 25 to October 12. Takashi Yamazaki's "Godzilla Minus Zero" will make its global debut as the Spotlight Gala on September 26. "A Statement" will be released by Sony Pictures Classics.
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