Armenian Genocide

A very important event in history! A National shame for Turkey, this event makes me weep for the Armenian people, and even as a Greek I feel I cannot fully grasp their pain. More people need to recognise this genocide, and the art of film is a choice way to do so.

I wonder what Ol' Erdogan has to say about it!

Considering the magnitude of the Armenian Genocide, one wonders why so few movies or documentaries of quality have been produced on the subject; An ethnic minority (the Armenians), systematically slaughtered by the Turks of the Ottoman Empire...fewer than 100 years ago.

Andrew Goldberg has done something that no other American documentary filmmaker has done: produced a comprehensive, factual, moving and even-handed examination of one of the darkest pages in contemporary world history.

I saw this film (in Aprill 2006) at both the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood and on PBS. The level to which I was impressed did not diminish when seeing the documentary on the small screen. I am certain Goldberg's product was compelling and understandable for the large non-Armenian audience, for whom it was intended. Many of them told me as much.

Some have faulted Goldberg for being too even-handed, considering the international consensus that what happened from 1915 to 1923 was Genocide. But, including in the film, a couple of sound bites from Armenian-Genocide deniers, and exposing their despicable and weak arguments, was a small price to pay. Yes, they were offered a platform and some credibility that we'd rightfully denounce if they were Holocaust deniers...but the German government has acknowledged its ugly past. The Turkish government, to this day, spends millions of dollars a year to plant seeds of doubt into the minds of the Armerican public and easily compromised politicians.

For the large, non-Armenian North American public that saw this documentary, there can be no question as to what happened between 1915 and 1923.

Mr. Goldberg has used the tools of 21st-Century electronic journalism to clearly examine the first Genocide of the 20th Century.

this has got to be one of the best documentaries done on the Armenian Genocide. The systematical massacres of the Armenians in the 1915-1920 era were done by the Turkish Ottoman Empire, this was not war, this was not for the good of the Armenians. Since when is moving 1.5 million people into the desert with few or no food or water for the good of the people?...Since when is the minority of an EMPIRE any danger for the government of the country?...It is clear that most of very few of the previous comments were not educated ones, because they seemed to forget the 100'000 Armenians massacred in their villages during the 1875-1878 era in the hands of the ottoman sultan.

Id recommend to watch this movie with an open mind, the movie basically promotes fact, true facts unlike what the Turkish government is doing now promoting falsified facts, to their own people and paying professors in the USA to promote the "idea" of that the genocide never happened.

A true documentary of a painful subject, Armenian genocide. This is a very interesting documentary , you will be amazed.

This documentary sheds light on the pervasive issue of Turkophobia, a phenomenon that actively distorts historical truths with deliberate and systematic intent, and its profound impact on society at the outset of the 20th century. By delving into the depths of this phenomenon, the production unravels the intricate history of individuals who sought to construct an alternative narrative, one that diverged from established historical facts and contradicted the principles of historical scholarship.

The narrative language they wove was steeped in prejudice and animosity towards Turks, effectively weaponizing historical distortion as a means to perpetuate their biases and deepen societal divisions. The consequences of such actions are lamentable, as they not only misinform and mislead but also sow seeds of discord and prejudice among communities.

Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, this documentary exposes the insidious nature of Turkophobia, highlighting how it has been utilized as a tool to vilify and marginalize an entire culture and people. By confronting this phenomenon head-on, the production challenges viewers to critically examine the narratives they encounter and to strive for a more nuanced and inclusive understanding of history. In doing so, it urges us to confront the destructive power of prejudice and misinformation, and to embrace a future built on empathy, mutual respect, and a commitment to truth.