In the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) it describes the movie this way:
Internationally known director Carla Garapedian follows the rock band System of a Down as they tour Europe and the US pointing out the horrors of modern genocide that began in Armenia in 1915 up though Darfur today.
As far as I know it is no longer in theaters, but if you are interested in watching it, a DVD should be coming out soon. The website for that info could be found here.
Here is a trailer for the film:
I post this on April 24th as it is the day that is recognized as the Armenian Genocide Commemoration Holiday, not by our country, but by many in Europe. Sadly, the United States has failed to recognize the events that occurred in Armenia from 1915 through 1918 as an official genocide. The main reason for that is the political relationship the US wants to continue to have with Turkey. Gotta love politics.
More info on the background to all this, and to why April 24th is the date for the commemoration of the genocide can be found on the link in the right hand column of my main blog page.
The link between the Armenian Genocide to the band System of a Down is simple: all four members of the band are of Armenian descent. Through their music they have pushed for justice on many issues, but one most dear to them being the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
One song by the band that was inspired by the Armenian Genocide was titled “P.L.U.C.K.” which stood for Politically Lying Unholy Coward Killers. So yeah, they’re a pretty intense band, lyrically and musically. I will post more about System of a Down later, as much of their art/music is very relevant and should be heard, but this post is dedicated to the Armenian Genocide, and here are some lyrics inspired by it:
P.L.U.C.K.
Elimination,
Die, Why, Walk Down, Walk Down
A whole race Genocide,
Taken away all of our pride,
A whole race Genocide,
Taken away (watch them all fall down).
Revolution, the only solution,
The armed response of an entire nation,
Revolution, the only solution,
We've taken all your shit, now it's time for restitution.
Recognition, Restoration, Reparation,
Recognition, Restoration, Reparation,
Watch them all fall down.
The plan was mastered and called Genocide
(Never want to see you around)
Took all the children and then we died,
(Never want to see you around)
The few that remained were never found,
(Never want to see you around)
All in a system , Down~
1 comment:
I have recently gotten into the Armenian genocide because of the content of several of my classes these past two semesters. I must say, it was a poignant issue with so many emotions and stories behind it...thanks for the heads up on the documentary
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