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  • 2006
  • R
  • Maya Releasing
  • 1 h 31 m
  • 2006
  • R
  • Maya Releasing
  • 1 h 31 m

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)

  • 2006
  • R
  • Maya Releasing
  • 1 h 31 m
  • 2006
  • R
  • Maya Releasing
  • 1 h 31 m

Screamers

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 15 Critic Reviews
55
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 9 User Ratings
5.6
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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)

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 15 Critic Reviews
55
47% Positive
7 Reviews
47% Mixed
7 Reviews
7% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 15 Critic Reviews
55
47% Positive
7 Reviews
47% Mixed
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7% Negative
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75
The film offers true insight into the patterns of war crimes, even if the songs sound disquietingly close to a call to violence.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
75
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.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
70
So many documentaries about genocides play art-house theaters that it can be easy to get jaded, but combining one with tour footage from the most innovative metal band in the world is genius, banging the viewer's head before he realizes it's being filled with awareness too.
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60
Part rockumentary, part howl of outrage, Screamers would have benefited from less concert film and more historical background.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
50
If this sounds intriguing, we should add that System of a Down is a lousy live band. And director Garapedian, for all her public-minded zeal, isn't capable of corralling her interviews and opinions into a coherent polemic.
By Stephen Cole FULL REVIEW
50
The band is sincere, and many of its followers are just as sincere, but there's always a danger that too much "screaming" can turn a meaningful statement into an inarticulate din.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
12
Screamers, one of the most bizarre documentaries you'll ever not see.
By Kyle Smith FULL REVIEW

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33% Negative
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33% Negative
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Production Company British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Isis Productions, MG2 Productions, Raffy Manoukian Charity
Release Date Dec 8, 2006
Duration 1 h 31 m
Rating R
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Website http://www.screamersmovie.com/
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Awards

Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
AFI Fest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Arpa International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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