Hi Everyone,

The Portland Coalition for Genocide Awareness is screening "Screamers"

Where: Peace House 2116 NE 18th

When: Saturday, May 10th

Come at 7:00 pm to talk and share in light food and appetizers (feel free to bring a simple snack or dessert) the movie will start at 7:30

Bring a Friend and Stay for a discussion of the movie after the screening.

"SCREAMERS" A Movie about Genocide Featuring Music by System Of A Down

Producer/director Carla Garapedian (Zarmina: Lifting the Veil, Children of the Secret State, Iran Undercover) is taking on another heavy topic with her latest documentary Screamers. The movie examines various genocides from the past century, in particular focusing on the Armenian genocide of 1915 at the hands of the Turks. Movies like this are often powerful and disturbing, but difficult to get out to a wide audience. Screamers features the participation of System of a Down, who not only provide music, but also star in the film as well. It follows the personal story of lead singer Serj Tankian's 96 year old grandfather, who is one of the few Armenian survivors from his village in Turkey.

The term "Screamers" refers to political whistleblowers who speak out against governments who try to keep genocides under wraps.

Hope to see you there!

Peace,

cheryl