The New Yorker Short Film Festival
One Night Only! Presenting 3 films from The New Yorker, shortlisted for Academy-Award consideration.
Best Documentary Short Films:
Deciding Vote
Directed by Robert J. Lyons and Jeremy Workman
Synopsis: Fifty years ago, a now-forgotten New York assemblyman cast a single tie-breaking vote that legalized abortion in New York and laid the groundwork for Roe v. Wade.
The Barber of Little Rock
Directed by John Hoffman and Christine Turner
Synopsis: “The Barber of Little Rock” explores America’s widening racial wealth gap through the story of Arlo Washington, a barber whose visionary approach to a just economy can be found in the mission of People Trust, the community-banking nonprofit he founded.
Best Live Action Short Film:
Knight of Fortune
Directed by Lasse Lyskjer Noer, Produced by Christian Norlyk and Kim Magnusson.
The immense loss of a loved one and the reality of confronting that person in death is too much for Karl to face alone.
Event Location and Ticket Information
Bedford Playhouse
633 Old Post Rd
Bedford , NY 10506
Handicap Accessible? Yes
Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ticket pricing: