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Prior Years — Armenian Network of Greater New York

ARMENIAN FILMS PROGRAM at the Socially Relevant Film Festival NY (SRFF 2024) ~ March 13-18, 2024 ~ In-Person: NY/Online

ARMENIAN FILMS PROGRAM at the Socially Relevant Film Festival NY (SRFF 2024) ~ March 13-18, 2024 ~ In-Person: NY/Online

The 11th Edition of SR Socially Relevant™ Film Festival opens March 13 at the Maysles Documentary Center and continues March 14 at MRHS, March 15-17 at Cinema Village, March 18 at the National Arts Club for the Awards Ceremony. The festival covers a broad range of social issues. The official Selection including the short films line up can be found on the festival’s website under the 2024 Program, totaling 53 films this year, nine of which are Armenian-themed. The main themes of the festival are 100 Years of Armenian Cinema, Black History, BIPOC films, Aging and Disability, Women, LGBTQI+, and more.

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RESTITUTION OF PROPERTIES IN TURKEY AFTER 100 YEARS ~ Thursday, April 7, 2022 ~ In Person / On Zoom/YouTube

RESTITUTION OF PROPERTIES IN TURKEY AFTER 100 YEARS ~ Thursday, April 7, 2022 ~ In Person / On Zoom/YouTube

Turkish authorities have confiscated assets belonging to non-Muslim foundations and individuals—from the beginning of the 20th Century until the 2000s—thereby eroding their capacity to serve and support their communities. There have been some positive developments since 2000.

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THE JOURNEY OF HEROES ~ Thursday, December 9, 2021 ~ In Person/On Zoom/YouTube

THE JOURNEY OF HEROES ~ Thursday, December 9, 2021 ~ In Person/On Zoom/YouTube

He held his sword tightly in his hand and never let it go. The powerful clashes of his sword echoed strongly in the mountains and valleys of Armenia, inspiring the survivors of the carnage with courage to fight back for freedom. — excerpt from book jacket

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