The Big Picture
Robert De Niro opened the Tribeca Festival by criticizing leaders he described as "immoral, cruel and corrupt." The festival, co-founded by De Niro, began with a screening of the documentary "Earth, Wind & Fire." The actor and filmmaker made his remarks during the opening event.
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The Tribeca Festival opened with a screening of the documentary "Earth, Wind & Fire."
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Robert De Niro, co-founder of the festival, spoke at the opening event.
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De Niro criticized leaders, calling them "immoral, cruel and corrupt."
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De Niro described these leaders as "immoral, cruel and corrupt." His remarks were made during the festival's opening ceremony, which also celebrated the premiere of the new documentary.
The Tribeca Festival, which De Niro helped establish, is an annual event held in New York City. This year's opening marked the beginning of the festival's programming.
