FILM: SCREAMERS IN LONDON
Directed by Carla Garapedian
ls.asp?ID=891
Tue 21 April 2009
System of a Down are an award winning heavy metal band from Los
Angeles.
Three of the four band members are Armenian by origin , and they
have turned their concerts into a form of lobbying, with the aim
of persuading governments around the world to recognise the 1915
massacres of Armenians as genocide.
Carla Garapedian’s film follows the band as they mount a campaign,
targeting the US and British governments, and interviewing some
high profile supporters and survivers of past atrocities along the
way. Whilst the band’s starting point was the Armenian massacres,
the film sheds light on why mass killings continue to happen, despite
the oft repeated cry of ‘Never Again’.
This is a powerful film which approaches a bleak subject through the
unusual medium of rock music.
Although this event is free, booking is essential. Latecomers are not
admitted once the film has started. Please note that the content of
the films screened does not necessarily reflect the view of Amnesty
International.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with director Carla
Garapedian and Serj Tankian, leader singer of System of a Down
Venue: The Human Rights Action Centre, London EC2A 3EA Time: 6.30pm
Entrace FREE OF CHARGE – Must be pre-booked .