Historical data reconstructed from archive.org snapshots of the Manhattan Short Film Festival website.
The Quality of Mercy
Film Details
- Festival Year: 2002
- Country of Origin: USA
- Directed by: Stephen Marro
- Source: This page reconstructs historical data from Wayback Machine snapshots of msfilmfest.com (2002).
Festival Context
The Quality of Mercy was selected as a finalist at the Manhattan Short Film Festival in 2002. The Manhattan Short Film Festival is an annual event that screens finalist films simultaneously across hundreds of venues worldwide, with audiences voting for the winner. Representing USA, this film joined a diverse international lineup that year. View all 2002 finalists →
Where to Watch
Short-film discoverability remains limited compared to feature-length releases. For The Quality of Mercy, check platforms that specialize in short-form cinema: Vimeo Staff Picks, MUBI Shorts, the Criterion Channel short film collection, and YouTube channels like Omeleto. Direct streaming URLs for individual short films change frequently, and no permanent viewing link is guaranteed. Searching for Stephen Marro on these platforms may surface this and other works by the same filmmaker.
Written by M. Ortega
Archive Editor · February 27, 2026
