ACOM Cinema Saturday for March

St. Sahag Armenian Church

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at St. Sahag Armenian Church, Yerevan Hall

203 North Howell Street, St Paul, MN 55104

Amerikatsi

Director: Michael A. Goorjian, 2022 (116 minutes long)

     Charlie, played by the director, Michael Goorjian, joins thousands of other ethnic Armenians in repatriating to his ostensible "homeland" following an invitation by Soviet authorities in 1947. 

     Shot on location in the Republic of Armenia, Amerikatsi is a poignant tale of hope, doubling as a heartfelt ode to a country that is (mainly) realistically portrayed. Michael Goorjian was born and raised in the United States but has Armenian heritage. His initial connection is to an Armenia that existed only in his imagination. The Armenia he discovers on arrival in Yerevan is quite another Armenia. This emotionally moving film is an account of the clash between nostalgia and reality. Amerikatsi, Armenia’s selection for the 96^th Academy awards, has won awards at several film festivals.

Potluck snacks and drinks are welcome!

This film is being shown for educational purposes. There will be a

discussion of Amerikatsi immediately following the film.

No tickets are required (the film will be shown free of charge)

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