Questlove, Earth, Wind & Fire Electrify Tribeca Festival Opening Night, Founders Reflect On 25th Anniversary, “It Just Kept Rolling And Rolling, And Here We Are”

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The 25th Tribeca Festival opened Wednesday night with Questlove's documentary about Earth, Wind & Fire, followed by a live performance from the legendary funk band. Robert De Niro, in opening remarks, criticized the nation's government as "monstrous." Festival founders reflected on a quarter-century of growth, with one noting the event "just kept rolling and rolling." The screening marked the world premiere of Thompson's Oscar and Grammy-winning film.