Tribeca Film Festival to Kick Off with Free April 20 Screening of The Union Documentary About Elton John and Leon Russell

Additional details have been announced for the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival’s kick off event, featuring a free outdoor screening of the world premiere of Cameron Crowe’s documentary, The Union, at The World Financial Plaza, on Wednesday, April 20 at 8:15pm.

The film chronicles the making of the 2010 album of the same name, a collaboration between pop icon and Tony Award winner Elton John and legendary rock ‘n’ roll keyboardist Leon Russell.

Attendees will need a TFF wristband to be seated at the event, which will be distributed to the public on a first-come, first-served basis at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, on April 20 at 4pm.

As previously reported, John will make an appearance at, and perform after, the screening.

For TheaterMania’s previous story on Tribeca Film Festival entries, including works featuring stage veterans such as Orlando Bloom, Carol Channing, Toni Collette, Keira Knightley, Campbell Scott, and Kathleen Turner, click here.

For more information on the festival, click here.