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The Socially Relevant Film Festival - March 19th-21st

SR Socially Relevant (™) Film Festival New York is a non-profit film festival showcasing socially relevant films & stories in response to the proliferation of violence & violent forms of storytelling.

Following last year’s successful inaugural edition, SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York will be back from March 16 to 22 with an exciting selection of films from over 30 countries. Spanning a broad range of social issues from women empowerment, gun control and race relations, climate change to LGBT rights, this unique festival aims to raise awareness through the work of talented filmmakers. This year’s festival promises an interesting slate of films, masterclasses, industry panels and parties to take place across several Manhattan locations including Tribeca Cinemas, Harlem’s Maysles Cinema, the School of Visual Arts MFA SocDoc in Chelsea and The Fourth Restaurant Union Square. For more information please visit http://www.ratedsrfilms.org

This year’s lineup includes films that address a wide range of issues including:

  • Gun control & police brutality
  • Race relations & discrimination
  • Violence against women & empowering women
  • LGBT rights
  • Conflict in the Mideast
  • The environment & climate change
  • The US economy & oil rush
  • Immigration & exile

 

The screenings at Tribeca Cinemas take place from Thursday March 19 to Saturday March 21st, 4:00pm-12:00 midnight daily. Visit the festival’s website: www.ratedsrfilms.org for more information on individual films and screening times. And hang around for hors d’oeuvres and free drinks at Copenhagen Restaurant before and after screenings during the festival.

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