Perspective in Yerevan

It's April 23 in Yerevan and I am preparing to march to Dzidzernakabert. For the last few days, I've been hearing everyone buzzing about Screamers and even heard from some that they have never seen a movie theater in Armenia so packed. Screamers Director Carla Garapedian has been making her way around town, interviewing on all the TV and radio stations, visiting NGO groups, talking with people about the importance of Screaming, to which many people reacted positively. I think most were surprised that the film captures the global concern of genocides. I'd like to think that most people learned something new about genocide.

Well, we'll see. I think a group of University students are preparing to march for Darfur, something I don't think has happened in Armenia yet. I would be really happy to see this happen.

As for elections, there's an calm before the storm, or maybe I just need to get out of Yerevan to see the action. I'll be doing just that this week as I'm traveling with an NGO to cover the election trail in the regions, and to do some prime photography in the best season for Armenia... GREEN season. :) I'll be gone for a week to cover both.

And in the US, it seems the ANCA has begun a massive online campaign rallying support for the Genocide Resolutions in the House and Senate. Both Senator Obama and Senator Clinton (presidential hopefuls) have made strong statements on the Armenian Genocide along with many others. To Click for Justice simply visit www.anca.org and follow the rest.