Pleasantville-raised Filmmaker Brings ‘Rare Birds’ to Tribeca Film Festival

Rare Birds (Tribeca Festival) review - Weisberg’s short film is about what it means to be human, and the social barriers that divide us - Cinerama Film

Lily Weisberg's short film, Rare Birds, explores the theme of loneliness across generations, depicting the connections between twelve-year-old Candice, camp counsellor Jerry, and elderly shop owner Henry. Each character grapples with isolation and their need for connection, revealing the societal barriers to friendship. The film underscores humanity's universal desire for belonging and understanding. The post Rare Birds (Tribeca Festival) review…

Pleasantville-raised Filmmaker Brings ‘Rare Birds’ to Tribeca Film Festival

By Jade D’Agostino, Examiner Reporter Intern Hometowns can easily lose relevance once people grow up, move away, build new lives and find success elsewhere. For filmmaker Michael Bloom, however, Pleasantville remains central to his identity as a filmmaker, a place The post Pleasantville-raised Filmmaker Brings ‘Rare Birds’ to Tribeca Film Festival first appeared on The Examiner News.