AFI Fest struggles to find its niche

With only a handful of high-profile premieres and a tentative new programming staff, the 37th edition of AFI Fest reveals an event trying to redefine itself.
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AFI Fest struggles to find its niche amid a shifting festival landscape Click to view images

With only a handful of high-profile premieres and a tentative new programming staff, the 37th edition of AFI Fest reveals a festival trying to redefine itself.

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