Children's Film Festival Has Lots for Grown-Ups, Too

The Takeaway | Feb 23, 2018

The 21st annual New York International Children’s Film Festival begins today, and it's not just for kids. Rebecca Pahle, associate editor at Film Journal International, has seen many of the films the festival brought together this year, and says there’s a lot to learn from children’s films these days, no matter your age.

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NYICFF 2018 Festival trailer from NY Int'l Children's Film Fest on Vimeo.

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