Screamers

Name: Screamers
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: December 8, 2006
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 55

2006

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Maya Releasing | Release Date: December 8, 2006 | R

Summary: This documentary feature examines why genocides keep occurring -- from the Armenian genocide in 1915, to the Holocaust, Bosnia, Rwanda and now Darfur -- through the eyes and music of the Grammy award-winning rock band "System of a Down," based in Los Angeles, whose members are all grandchildren of genocide survivors. (Maya Releasing)

Director: Carla Garapedian

Genre(s): Music, Documentary

Rating: R

Runtime: 91 min

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TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

The Armenian-American quartet have taken it upon themselves to teach their fans about what happened to their families in that now-forgotten time, a deeply personal mission that has proven effective in politicizing their audiences. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

The film offers true insight into the patterns of war crimes, even if the songs sound disquietingly close to a call to violence. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

Fans are, obviously, most likely to appreciate the concert footage that's woven throughout the film. But the most powerful moments come offstage, when we see young audience members burn with the fresh outrage of the newly enlightened. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Part rockumentary, part howl of outrage, Screamers would have benefited from less concert film and more historical background. Read full review

Richard James Havis

A committed piece of agit-prop, which benefits from the passion of its protagonists. Followers of the band will need no introduction to the subject matter, which is referenced in their musical repertoire. The film also should play well with those interested in liberal causes. Read full review

Peter Debruge

A noble cause does not a good movie make. Pic repeatedly drowns its impassioned message with music, creating an awkward hybrid between history lesson and concert documentary. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Screamers, one of the most bizarre documentaries you'll ever not see. Read full review

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GerryB.

Dec 10, 2006

Everyone needs to see this eye-opening film. Genocide can and must be stopped. We can see how history repeats itself...from the Armenian Genocide to Darfur. We must be Screamers!

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GregK.

Jul 7, 2007

An important topic for a documentary, but not a Rockumentary. While I suppose that this is an effective vehicle for reaching System of a Down fans, it is so colloquial that is fails to build necessary bridges to a MAINSTREAM audience. The incessant use of the F-bomb make the film not family An important topic for a documentary, but not a Rockumentary. While I suppose that this is an effective vehicle for reaching System of a Down fans, it is so colloquial that is fails to build necessary bridges to a MAINSTREAM audience. The incessant use of the F-bomb make the film not family friendly and not Christian friendly. The juvenalian style makes it unappealing for grown-ups. The Leftist slant will make it hard to digest for political moderates and conservatives (which should be the greatest natural allies of the Genocide Recognition cause). And finally, the movie has to focus on GENOCIDE, not System of a Down. Had the move edit been down slightly differently, the film would have been a smash hit, appealing to everyone, offending no one (except perhaps the Turkish government), promoting the band, and ringing up box office sales. Almost, but not quite. I rate this one a 9 (which is being charitable).… Expand

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