15 movies and TV shows that you'll be dying to see coming out of the Tribeca Film Festival

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With over 100 films on tap, as well as interactive projects, TV premieres, and engaging talks with giants in entertainment, the Tribeca Film Festival has a lot in store for its 15th year when it kicks off on Wednesday in New York City. 

Whether you're there or not, movies and shows from the fest will be headed your way soon enough. To help you figure out what's worth watching, we've highlighted the 15 most exciting projects making their way through Tribeca. 

 

1. "Betting on Zero"

Tribeca Film Festival

In this eye-opening documentary, we follow hedge-fund bigwig Bill Ackman as he attempts to bring down global nutritional titan Herbalife by making the case that it's a giant pyramid scheme. The film not only gives a behind-the-scenes look at Ackman's quest, but also highlights heart-wrenching testimonials from people who have lost thousands of dollars taking part in Herbalife's business model. To this day, Herbalife has defended itself as being a legitimate business.

2. "Don’t Think Twice"

Jon Pack

Following his acclaimed directorial debut "Sleepwalk with Me," comedian Mike Birbiglia creates another funny and authentic story, this time delving deeper into the world of comedy. In "Don't Think Twice," we look at a close-knit comedy troupe (including Gillian Jacobs and Keegan-Michael Key) that breaks into dysfunction when a role on a hit TV show can only go to one of them. 

3. "Elvis & Nixon"

Steve Dietl

In 1970, Elvis Presley showed up at the White House unannounced to have a chat with President Nixon about becoming a Federal Agent for the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. The meeting was immortalized in a photo of the two that has since become the most-requested photograph in the National Archives. Finally a movie has been made about the meeting. Michael Shannon takes on the role of Elvis with Kevin Spacey playing Nixon. The subject is ripe to become a cult comedy.

"Elvis & Nixon" opens in theaters April 22.

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