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Synopsis

Serj Tankian reflects on his grandfather's survival of the Armenian genocide while addressing ongoing denial and the U.S. government's neutral stance on such atrocities.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Serj Tankian and his family's genocide story
  • See firsthand accounts from genocide survivors
  • Find out about genocide denial in Turkey
  • Learn about U.S. neutrality towards genocide

Did You Know

  • Samantha Power is a Pulitzer prize-winning author and professor.
  • Hrant Dink, interviewed in the film, was assassinated shortly after its premiere.
  • Screamers won the AFI Audience Award for Best Documentary in 2006.
  • Serj Tankian's grandfather is a survivor of the Armenian genocide.

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Human rights activismGenocide studiesArmenian historyDocumentary enthusiasts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Screamers?

Screamers was directed by Carla Garapedian.

What award did Screamers win in 2006?

In 2006, Screamers won the AFI Audience Award for Best Documentary.

Who is Serj Tankian and what is his connection to the Armenian genocide?

Serj Tankian is the lead vocalist of the band System of a Down, and his grandfather is a survivor of the Armenian genocide.

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