Saturday, November 5, 2016 – 3:45 PM
Documentary Program 6
LLOYD E. RIGLER Theatre, Egyptian Theatre

Please note, Arpa IFF organizers reserve the right to make any necessary changes in scheduling.

WOMEN OF 1915
90 min (USA, 2016)

2016 Arpa IFF ARMIN T. WEGNER HUMANITARIAN AWARD RECIPIENT

Director/Producer: Bared Maronian

The documentary WOMEN OF 1915 combines facts and emotion to honor these brave women of the Armenian Genocide, many of whom lost their lives, survived to create new lives, or were forced into lives that were not their own. Many women, Armenian, European, and American, also traveled great distances to rescue lives, even at the risk of their own. Among the women highlighted in the film are survivors, volunteers, and resisters, including survivor Aurora Mardiganian, American volunteer Mary Louise Graffam, diplomat Diana Apkar, and Danish missionary Maria Jacobsen.

Notable screenings, awards and mentions:

World Premiere: Ciccone Theatre, New Jersey
Australian Premiere: Melbourne , Wellington College. Sydney, AGBU Center
Detroit Premiere: Emagine Novi Theatre, Michigan