Documentary Weaves Historical Archives, Interviews and Memoirs Establishing Proof of the Armenian Genocide
FRESNO—Armenoid Productions– a documentary film production company of dedicated, storytellers of concealed history announced Wednesday that its documentary production Orphans of The Genocide will be screened by ValleyPBS, Station KPVT 18, in Fresno on April 18 at 7 p.m..
The screening will be part of the ValleyPBS station fundraising drive, which will be hosted by actor Ken Davitian from the Academy Award® winning film The Artist. Donors will receive copies of Orphans of the Genocide DVD and accompanying book with various levels of donations. Created by four-time Regional Emmy Award winner filmmaker, Bared Maronian, the documentary weaves historical archives with interviews and memoirs of Armenian orphans establishing irrevocable proof of the Armenian Genocide.
Armenians nationwide are asked to contact their local PBS station and urge them to screen Orphans of the Genocide during the month of April.
Orphans of the Genocide is an emotional visual journey through never-before-seen archival footage and discovered memoirs of orphans who lived through the last century’s first, fully documented and least recognized Armenian Genocide of 1915. The documentary follows Maurice Missak Kelechian whose research findings unveil the site of an Armenian orphanage located at the present day Antoura College near Beirut, Lebanon where 1,000 Armenian Genocide Orphans had lived and were forcefully converted and “Turkified” during W.W. I. In addition to the Antoura site, the documentary unveils numerous other orphanages where Armenian orphans were housed – and profiles one orphan girl who was adopted and later became one of Turkey’s high-profiled national icons as the daughter of Ataturk, the founder of modern-day Turkey. The documentary traces the lives of many orphans who lived through the horrors of a war, losing parents and being separated from siblings and shipped to various countries.
The documentary also explores the herculean task of the American Near East Relief Foundation in saving, feeding and sheltering over 150,000 documented Armenian genocide orphans between 1919 and 1926 by setting up over 200 temporary and permanent orphanages in Historic Armenia, Turkey and throughout the Middle East. One of these orphanages was built in Gumri, the second largest city in Armenia, and housed 22,000 orphans.
Additionally, Orphans of the Genocide includes interviews with numerous public figures including British journalist Robert Fisk – whose article “Living Proof of the Armenian Genocide” published in 2010 by The Independent included many of the archival proofs – Armenian-American Dr. Jack Kevorkian, as well as revealing testimonials from children of the Armenian Genocide orphans scattered around the world. The Armenoid team offers never-before-seen archival footage weaving stories of Armenian orphans from around the globe.
Individuals interested in supporting the Armenoid projects can make tax deductible donations following the screening or by contacting Armenoid Productions at 954-646-0944 or director, Bared Maronian at bared.maronian@gmail.com.
Founded in 2006, Armenoid Productions has produced numerous award-winning documentaries among them Father Komitas depicting the lives and deaths of two major Armenian clergymen’s contributions to the Armenian nation and The Wall of the Genocide a poetic tribute to the 5,000 year-old Armenian History starting from the Noah’s Ark resting upon Mount Ararat to the modern day assassination of outspoken Turkish-Armenian editor of “Agos” weekly newspaper, Hrant Dink. Both documentaries were honored with Telly Awards in 2007 and 2008 respectively.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to premiere this powerful documentary on ValleyPBS. As Your Valley Classroom, we continually strive to bring compelling content such as Orphans of the Genocide to residents of the San Joaquin Valley who appreciate quality, educational programs and lifelong learning. This is truly an unforgettable show.” Paula Castadio, ValleyPBS President & CEO
For more information on Armenoid Productions visit http://www.armenoidteam.com or contact 954-646-0944.
There will be a private reception with the film maker Bared Maronian and Actor Ken Davitian at the PBS Studio on Tuesday, April 16th. There will be a full blown Mezza and wine. There will be a section shown of the “Orphans of the Genocide” Documentary before it debuts on air April 18, 2013, Channel 18, KVPT Valley PBS @7:00 p.m.
Please contact the studio to RSVP, as seats are limited, the cost is $50.00 ea.
How about providing a contact web site or phone number in order to purchase a copy of this DVD
Watch KVPT ch 18 Thursday April 16 at 7 pm. You can donate to KVPT and get the DVD.
WETA 703-998-2600 Washington , DC PBS station. Called them , referred to Kevin Harris, Program Director. Contact with them by you may work and help get the procedural rights for them to air it. Good luck
Charles.
Charles, have your group(s) contact the station. So far at 2 PBS showings this documentary was one of the largest $$ donations to the stations.
To donate you can purchase, DVDs and a Table Coffee style book here:
http://valleypbs.mybigcommerce.com/orphans-of-the-genocide/
is it possible to purchase copy of the dvd.
I would like to have a copy
I would love to purchase a copy
2 months update, this fantastic Documentary has been shown at 2 PBS channels in New York, that had a range into Canada, MA, PA.
The Glendale Library is going to show this film on July 9th, and it will follow with an October 2013 airdate for a channel in Southern California.
It is also being shown in Arizona, later in June 2013
Where can I see this in San Diego?
Antoinette Byda