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They are also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
in partnership with the City Council, the Color Congress, and the Vilcek Foundation.

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Cinema Tropical's programs are made possible with the support of the New York State Council on the Arts. They are also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairsin partnership with the City Council, the Color Congress, and the Vilcek Foundation.

Cinema Tropical is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.All donations are tax deductible.

Cinema Tropical's programs are made possible with the support of the New York State Council on the Arts.
They are also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
in partnership with the City Council, the Color Congress, and the Vilcek Foundation.

Cinema Tropical is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
All donations are tax deductible.