SR Socially Relevant Film Festival New York (March 16, 17 Screenings)

SR Socially Relevant™ Film Festival NY ’s 6th edition is scheduled to run March 15-21, 2019, at Cinema Village and neighboring venues.

Highlights of SRFF 2019 include a documentary feature film on 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Denis Mukwege, called The Man Who Mends Women directed by Thierry Michel, followed by a panel on Women and Children in Conflict Zones, presided over by UN UnderSecretary General special representative for Sexual Violence, Pramila Patten, and with the participation of other distinguished panelists CSW chair Susan O'Malley, The Children of Panzi director Cathleen de Kerchove and more. The film screening is preceded by a reception.

The narrative films slate offers six titles, including Australia's 2018 Audience Favorite The Merger as the Opening Night film, the documentary features slate has 14 films, and there are 32 shorts that complete the balance of 52 highly select films on offer. Industry workshops, panels and networking opportunities, not to forget parties and happy hours, make SRFF 2019 another unforgettable year.