If we dream alone, it's only a dream. If we dream together, it becomes reality.
African proverb
A film series celebrating Black, Indigenous,
People of Color (BIPOC) films and filmmakers, marking
the BLM movement and advocating social justice
for all oppressed people.
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A film series celebrating Memory and Identity in Lebanese Cinema marking the first anniversary of the terrible blast that shattered Beirut and shook Lebanon.
with two film sessions
The Insult
Dir: Ziad Doueiri — 6:00 pm
Dir: Oualid Mouaness — 8:00 pm
1982
Q&A with the filmmaker
Followed by a wine reception
courtesy of STORICA Wines
Presented by:
SR Socially Relevant Film Festival, NY
Tickets for the in-person event
$4 early bird & $5 regular per film/per view
for the online experience
$25 All-access Pass to view the entire online program
Streaming online August 18, 19, 20, 21, via SparqFest
Panel on Lebanese Cinema August 19
hosted by LAU
Event presented in collaboration with:
In Partnership with:
Lincoln Center
Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center
OPENING AUGUST 17
$30 for one film+reception
$50 for both films+reception
PROGRAM OF FREE EVENTS
VIP COCKTAILS
A HYBRID EVENT
The program of selected films
will screen online from August 31st to September 2nd
on the SparqFest streaming site of SRFF.
AUGUST 17-21
Film screening
8:00 - 10:00 PM
WHAT IS SR?
SR Socially Relevant™ Film Festival New York is a film festival that focuses on socially relevant film content, andhuman interest stories that raise awareness to social problems and offer positive solutions through the powerfulmedium of cinema. SR believes that through raised awareness, expanded knowledge about diverse cultures, andthe human condition as a whole, it is possible to create a better world free of violence, hate, and crime.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
SR Socially Relevant™ Film Festival New York's mission is to shine the spotlight on filmmakers who tell compelling, socially relevant, human interest stories across a broad range of social issues without resorting to gratuitous violence or violent forms of film making.
WHAT DOES SR LOOK LIKE?
"As the founder of the SR film festivals, Nora Armani is blessed with
an uncommon ability to curate some of the most important films being made today."
Click the laurels above to read about the winning films
THE WINNING FILMS OF 2021
AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 2
Saturday, August 28, 2021 5-7pm
HARLEM Block Party
Sunday, August 29th, 2021 5:00-10:00 PM
Monday, August 30, 2021 5-8pm
Networking & Panel Discussion
Film screening
8:00 - 10:00 PM
Marcus Garvey Park
Organized by
Sponsoring partners
AUGUST 17-21
*donors get VIP seating at the events
SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York (SRFF 2021) is made possible in part with public funds from Creative Engagement, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by LMCC.
LMCC serves, connects, and makes space for artists and community.
SRFF is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit film festival that showcases socially relevant films with human interest stories as a response to the proliferation of violence and violent forms
of storytelling. SR™ believes in promoting positive social change through the powerful medium of cinema.
Donations to SR Socially Relevant (™) Film Festival New York are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.