The 2014 Tribeca Film Festival is in full swing, running through April 27 - film selections includes feature films from 32 countries, including 55 World Premieres, 6 International Premieres, 12 North American Premieres, 9 U.S. Premieres and 5 New York Premieres. Of note, in terms of African diaspora films (since that's our focus here), is Iverson - a feature-length documentary on the legacy of NBA star Allen Iverson, who rose from a childhood of crushing poverty in Hampton, Virginia, to one of the sports' greatest success stories, as Iverson went on to become an 11-time NBA all star.Directed by Zatella Beatty, the film is...
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