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    PRESS OFFICE
    Department of Communications
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
    630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
    Contact: Jake Goshert, Coordinator of Information Services
    Tel: (212) 686-0710 Ext. 160; Fax: (212) 779-3558
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.armenianchurch.net

    January 29, 2007
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    SCREAMERS TELLS STORY OF GENOCIDE

    The Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) encourages all
    Armenians to see the new documentary film, "Screamers," which explores why
    genocides keep occurring.

    The film is explicit and difficult, but its profound message is vitally
    important. For the film to successfully reach a greater audience, it is
    important that all Armenians turn out to see it when it is shown.

    The film is currently playing in New York City, Arlington, VA; and Fresno,
    CA. For details visit the film's website: www.screamersmovie.com.

    The documentary travels from the Armenian Genocide, to the Holocaust, to the
    killing in Bosnia, Rwanda, and Darfur. In the film, genocide is seen
    through the eyes and music of the Grammy award-winning rock band "System of
    a Down," whose members are all grandchildren of Genocide survivors.

    As the band tours the world and touches on the locations and stories of
    genocide in the last century, the film follows the personal story of the
    lead singer's grandfather, a 96-year old survivor of the Armenian Genocide.
    The personal stories of tragedy are augmented by Harvard Professor Samantha
    Power.

    The film also targets the problem of genocide denial, with specific
    reference to the Turkish government's on-going campaign to stop discussion
    of the Armenian Genocide.

    -- 1/29/07
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