New York Film Festival Unveils Spotlight Slate With Tom McCarthy’s ‘A Statement,’ Jonathan Glazer’s ‘Joy of Joys’ and More

By Clayton Davis

Clayton Davis

Chief Awards Editor

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The New York Film Festival has revealed its Spotlight lineup for the 64th edition and the section is stacked with fall’s most buzzy names and titles.

At the top of the list is Tom McCarthy, writer and director of best picture winner “Spotlight” (2015), who returns with “A Statement.” Described as a gripping ensemble piece built around a pivotal 1980 conference on the threat of climate change, it’s one of the slate’s most significant additions. Set for release from Sony Pictures Classics, the film boasts a deep bench that includes Paul Giamatti, John Turturro, Paul Rudd, Amy Ryan, Evan Peters and Tatiana Maslany.

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