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Rep. Grimm to host Capitol Hill premiere of acclaimed documentary
`Voyage to Amasia' - Video
11:20 13.07.2013
Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairman Michael Grimm (R-NY) will
host the Capitol Hill premiere of `Voyage to Amasia' - a moving
documentary by Eric V. Hachikian and Randy Bell depicting the ravages
of the Armenian Genocide and the modern-day impact of the Turkish
government's denial, by tracing the journey of survival of Hachikian's
grandmother, Helen Shushan.
The Capitol Hill Screening will be held on July 24th at 6:00 pm at the
Capitol Hill Visitor Center, Room HVC-200. A pre-screening reception,
and the actual screening, will be followed by a panel discussion,
sponsored by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA),
featuring the film-makers Hachikian and Bell.
`'Voyage to Amasia' is a moving, heartfelt film that highlights both
the immense tragedy and intense courage still borne by the Armenian
people to this day. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus,
I salute this poignant visual piece for keeping the deep wounds and
salient legacy of the Armenian Genocide in the hearts and minds of the
world community. If we are to ever move forward and learn from this
awful tragedy, and do justice to the victims and their descendants, we
must never forget to commemorate and remember those who were lost.
`Voyage to Amasia' stands as a shining example of that noble endeavor,
and I am proud to host its Congressional screening,' said Rep. Grimm.
`The arts - and particularly film - are an increasingly powerful and
effective means of communicating with Congress and the foreign policy
community about the ongoing costs of the Armenian Genocide,' said Aram
Hamparian, ANCA Executive Director. `We want to thank Congressman
Grimm for hosting this premiere screening and to share our
appreciation with Eric and Randy for producing such a moving a
remarkable film.'
`Voyage to Amasia' documents composer Eric Hachikian's return to his
ancestral home - Amasia, Turkey - nearly 100 years after Ottoman
soldiers deported his grandmother, Helen Shushan, and her family
during the Armenian Genocide. Eric first learned about Amasia from
his grandmother, who told him she hoped to take him there someday.
The film traces a path through the past, exploring how the events of
nearly a century ago continue to strain the relationship between
Armenians and Turks. Inspired by one family's story, the filmmakers
embark on their own journey in the hopes of finding a greater
understanding between two peoples still at odds. Voyage to Amasia was
the winner for best documentary at the Pomegranate Film Festival in
2011. It was also awarded Winner, Jury Award, at the Alexandria Film
Festival 2012.
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`Voyage to Amasia' - Video
11:20 13.07.2013
Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairman Michael Grimm (R-NY) will
host the Capitol Hill premiere of `Voyage to Amasia' - a moving
documentary by Eric V. Hachikian and Randy Bell depicting the ravages
of the Armenian Genocide and the modern-day impact of the Turkish
government's denial, by tracing the journey of survival of Hachikian's
grandmother, Helen Shushan.
The Capitol Hill Screening will be held on July 24th at 6:00 pm at the
Capitol Hill Visitor Center, Room HVC-200. A pre-screening reception,
and the actual screening, will be followed by a panel discussion,
sponsored by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA),
featuring the film-makers Hachikian and Bell.
`'Voyage to Amasia' is a moving, heartfelt film that highlights both
the immense tragedy and intense courage still borne by the Armenian
people to this day. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus,
I salute this poignant visual piece for keeping the deep wounds and
salient legacy of the Armenian Genocide in the hearts and minds of the
world community. If we are to ever move forward and learn from this
awful tragedy, and do justice to the victims and their descendants, we
must never forget to commemorate and remember those who were lost.
`Voyage to Amasia' stands as a shining example of that noble endeavor,
and I am proud to host its Congressional screening,' said Rep. Grimm.
`The arts - and particularly film - are an increasingly powerful and
effective means of communicating with Congress and the foreign policy
community about the ongoing costs of the Armenian Genocide,' said Aram
Hamparian, ANCA Executive Director. `We want to thank Congressman
Grimm for hosting this premiere screening and to share our
appreciation with Eric and Randy for producing such a moving a
remarkable film.'
`Voyage to Amasia' documents composer Eric Hachikian's return to his
ancestral home - Amasia, Turkey - nearly 100 years after Ottoman
soldiers deported his grandmother, Helen Shushan, and her family
during the Armenian Genocide. Eric first learned about Amasia from
his grandmother, who told him she hoped to take him there someday.
The film traces a path through the past, exploring how the events of
nearly a century ago continue to strain the relationship between
Armenians and Turks. Inspired by one family's story, the filmmakers
embark on their own journey in the hopes of finding a greater
understanding between two peoples still at odds. Voyage to Amasia was
the winner for best documentary at the Pomegranate Film Festival in
2011. It was also awarded Winner, Jury Award, at the Alexandria Film
Festival 2012.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/07/13/rep-grimm-to-host-capitol-hill-premiere-of-acclaimed-documentary-voyage-to-amasia/