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Screamers (2006) The movie Screamers is a documentary/rockumentary that focuses on the Armenian Genocide of 1915, but also points out the atrocities that have occurred in other genocides through the present. Director Carla Garapedian follows System of a Down, an American rock band with Armenian ancestry, on their tour through the U.S. and Europe. On their tour, System of a Down educates their audience of the horrors of the past. The Armenian Genocide today, is still not recognized by the Turkish government, its perpetrators. On April 24th, the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, System of a Down's front man Serj Tankian made his message clear. On stage before the screaming fans, he shouts, "Tonight is not just the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, it's also time to break down all the walls of hypocrisy around the world with all genocides known and unknown, accepted or not accepted. It's time to make the Turkish government... to pay for their f***ing crime!" SOAD then proceeded to play their song P.L.U.C.K., which stands for Politically Lying Unholy Cowardly Killers (referring of course to the Turkish government). Half of the film is concert footage from SOAD's tour, and the other half is some very graphic footage of genocide, and interviews from researchers, survivors, etc. Most notable of these is Serj Tankian's grandfather, one of the few living survivors of the Armenian Genocide. In addition to the fact that the Armenian Genocide is still denied by the Turks today, another reason that this film is so important, is that right now there is genocide occurring in Darfur. Some of the images in Screamers are very graphic, and hard to watch, however, it is necessary that people be exposed to the truth. This is an incredibly powerful and important film. A lot of people haven't heard of this film because of it's limited release and exposure. It's a real shame because it really is an amazing film. It also helps a lot if you're a System of a Down fan. Cast (in alphabetical order) Hrant Dink...Himself John Dolmayan...Himself Sibel Edmonds...Herself Daron Malakian...Himself Shavo Odadjian...Himself Samantha Powers...Herself Serj Tankian...Himself Screamers Part 1 - a documentary about the Armenian Genocide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKWlQUDGV5w Screamers Part 2 - a documentary about the Armenian Genocide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQhObkoLP8s Screamers Part 3 - a documentary about the Armenian Genocide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub4FZR60EQo Screamers Part 4 - a documentary about the Armenian Genocide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAT_OrWBO-4 Screamers Part 5 - a documentary about the Armenian Genocide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBdrZrwclBQ Screamers Part 6 - a documentary about the Armenian Genocide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBlcgd9oENM Screamers Part 7 - a documentary about the Armenian Genocide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGmiTjmUpJk Screamers Part 8 - a documentary about the Armenian Genocide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avFiJ2zIr2s Screamers Part 9 - a documentary about the Armenian Genocide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W09_s5tc024 Screamers Part 10 - a documentary about the Armenian Genocide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IvczKxFYCY

Armenian National Committee of America 1711 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Tel. (202) 775-1918 * Fax. (202) 775-5648 * [email protected] PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release ~ 2008-01-20 Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian ~ Tel: (202) 775-1918 BARACK OBAMA CALLS FOR PASSAGE OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION "America deserves a leader who speaks truthfully about the Armenian Genocide and responds forcefully to all genocides. I intend to be that President." WASHINGTON, DC – Presidential candidate Barack Obama shared with the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) a strongly worded statement today calling for Congressional passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106 & S.Res.106), and pledging that, as president, he will recognize the Armenian Genocide. In his statement, the Presidential hopeful reaffirmed his support for a strong "U.S.-Armenian relationship that advances our common security and strengthens Armenian democracy." He also pledged to "promote Armenian security by seeking an end to the Turkish and Azerbaijani blockades, and by working for a lasting and durable settlement of the Nagorno Karabagh conflict that is agreeable to all parties, and based upon America's founding commitment to the principles of democracy and self determination." "Armenian American voters welcome Senator Obama's powerful call for real change in how our government addresses the core moral and foreign policy issues that hold such great meaning for our community," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "After decades of White House complicity in Turkey's efforts to block American recognition of the Armenian Genocide, most recently in the form of President Bush's personal efforts this past October to delay the Armenian Genocide Resolution, the time has clearly come for a President who will personally lead – not obstruct – the commemoration of this crime against all humanity." As a Senator, Barack Obama has spoken in support of U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide and cosigned a letter urging President Bush to properly recognize the Armenian Genocide. He has forcefully called for the adoption of the Armenian Genocide Resolution, but has yet to formally cosponsor this legislation. While visiting Azerbaijan in August 2005, Senator Obama was asked by reporters why he cosigned the letter to President Bush. Obama defended his decision by stating the genocide was a historical fact. The Illinois Senator publicly criticized the firing of former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Evans, who was dismissed for speaking truthfully about the Armenian Genocide. In recent weeks, the ANCA has invited each of the candidates to share their views on Armenian Americans issues, and to comment on both the growing relationship between the U.S. and Armenian governments and the enduring bonds between the American and Armenian peoples. Questionnaires sent to the candidates have invited them to respond to a set of 19 questions, including those addressing: affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, U.S.-Armenia economic, political, and military relations, self-determination for Nagorno Karabagh, the Turkish and Azerbaijani blockades, and the genocide in Darfur. Armenian Americans, in key primary states and throughout the country, represent a motivated and highly networked constituency of more than one and a half million citizens. The ANCA mobilizes Armenian American voters through a network of over 50 chapters and a diverse array of affiliates, civic advocates, and supporters nationwide. ANCA mailings reach over a quarter of a million homes, and, through the internet, updates and action alerts reach well over 100,000 households. The ANCA website, which features election coverage from an Armenian American point of view, attracts over 100,000 unique visits a month. The ANCA also has broad reach to Armenian American voters via a sophisticated media operation of newspapers, regional cable shows, satellite TV, blogs, and internet news sites. To learn more about the Obama campaign, contact: Obama for America P.O. Box 8102 Chicago, IL 60680 Tel: (866) 675-2008 Website: http://www.barackobama.com/ Sen. Obama's statement on U.S.-Armenia relations is available on the official campaign website. As always, the ANCA welcomes feedback on its service to the Armenian American community. Please forward your thoughts and suggestions about the 2008 Presidential election by email to [email protected]. source

How about all the Armenians in her district who have mistakenly voted for her?? Armenian Genocide Resolution -- Urgent Action Rep. Jane Harman Secretly Seeking to Kill Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106) Los Angeles Area Activists Urged to Take Action In a shocking development, sources on Capitol Hill reported today that Los Angeles area Member of Congress Jane Harman, while publicly serving as a cosponsor of the Armenian Genocide Resolution, is in fact working aggressively behind the scenes, alongside the Turkish government, to defeat this human rights legislation. Please take a moment to contact Rep. Harman's office today. 1) By phone – Please Call (202) 225-8220 and ask for Foreign Affairs Staffer Jay Hulings.Sample Phone Script: [The phone will be answered by a receptionist. Ask to speak to Jay Hulings, the aide that handles foreign affairs for the Congresswoman. Whether you speak to this assistant or leave a written or voicemail message, please state your name and then share the following points.] * I am calling to express my sharp disappointment with the Congresswoman's betrayal of her commitment to support universal recognition of the Armenian Genocide. * Learning of her secretive opposition to the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106) is particularly troubling given her longstanding public support for this human rights legislation. * I am deeply troubled by her hypocrisy and wanted to tell you that I will be sharing this sad news with my friends and family in her district. [Close your call by asking for a written explanation of the Congresswoman's reversal.] 2) By email - Go to http://www.house.gov/harman/contact/email.shtml to send Rep. Harman a message - choose your words wisely.