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New York, United States · Est. 2012 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
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The SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York is a nonprofit film festival founded in 2013 by actress-filmmaker Nora Armani to champion films that address pressing social issues through human-interest storytelling. It is notable for spotlighting socially relevant work that avoids gratuitous violence and for presenting films that aim to raise awareness and encourage positive change. The festival has screened hundreds of films from many countries and has become a recognized platform in New York for socially conscious independent cinema.[1][2][10]
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Founded
2012
Venue
Cinema Village
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Avg. rating
4.4/ 5
Reviews
90
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