Daron Malakian, John Dolmayan, Serj Tankian

This documentary feature examines the history and politics ofgenocide in the 20th and 21st centuries. Through the rock band Systemof a Down's personal campaign to stop all genocides, Pulitzer prizewin...( read more  read more... )ner Samantha Power, survivors and whistleblowers, the filmexamines the Armenian genocide in 1915 and its links to theHolocaust, Rwanda, Bosnia, the Iraqi Kurds and today's genocide inDarfur. The film shows how successive U.S. presidents and corporateinterests have conspired to turn a blind eye to genocides as they arehappening. We say 'never again' but we don't mean it.

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R, 1 hr. 31 min.

Directed by: Carla Garapedian

Release Date: December 8, 2006

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DVD Release Date: June 26, 2007

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  • December 22, 2008
    A documentary about the Armenian genocide of 1915 and the fight to have it acknowledged by the U.S. and U.K. governments. The film focuses in particular on the activism of the heavy metal band System of a Down regarding this issue. In particular the film focuses on the importan...( read more)ce of acknowledging history, on the issue of genocide in general, and the challenges that governments face when addressing genocides. The film?s ultimate message is that the world must be completely ill-equipped to deal with the type of genocide going on today in Darfur if they cannot even acknowledge something that occurred 90 years ago. The film does feature extensive interviews with System of a Down and some concert footage, it was probably made to reach fans of the band (like myself), but it mostly stays focused on their activities related to the issue at hand. It?s about 30% SOAD, and 70% completely unrelated discussions of the genocide, which is probably just the right ratio.
  • June 5, 2009
    i own it and it really opens ur eyes up to the heartbreak of genocide. Also SOAD music is right on time. Excellent documentary.
  • October 22, 2007
    Genocidio Armenio - System of Down
  • October 2, 2007
    Its SYSTEM OF A DOWN!!!!!
    course I want 2 see it
  • June 20, 2007
    ....very good movie...
  • May 3, 2007
    i've wanted to see this since last year!
  • February 19, 2007
    Want to see it so badly
  • January 28, 2007
    it needs to come out somewhere near here. i want to see it soooo bad.

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January 26, 2007
Kyle Smith, New York Post

... one of the most bizarre documentaries you'll ever not see ... full review

December 13, 2006
Pete Hammond, Maxim

An urgent and vitally important new film that serves as a stirring call to action for a new generation. full review

December 3, 2006
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

The film becomes, in part, another Michael Moore-ish conspiracy theory endeavor in which damning, wholly unsubstantiated accusations are bandied about as fact. full review

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  • soadrocks125
    November 6, 2007
    I absolutely love System of a Down and I think their unique political views would be an interesting subject for a documentary such as "Screamers." I'm looking forward to watching this one!

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