Amerikatsi
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Director Michael A. Goorjian stars as Charlie in this uplifting drama about a man who returns to his native Armenia in 1948 after escaping from invading Turks for America as a child in 1920. Charlie returns in the hope of finding a connection to his roots, but what he finds instead is a country crushed under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, Charlie falls into despair, until he discovers that he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window - the home of a prison guard. As his life unexpectedly becomes entwined with the man's, he begins to see that the true spirit of his homeland is alive in its passionate people. Filled with warmth and humor, Amerikatsi celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the bonds that unite us all In English, Armenian and Russian with English subtitles. (Not Rated)
“Michael Goorjian channels his inner Roberto Begnini and even Charlie Chaplin to bring humor and levity to a solemn subject. But the best part is he shines a light on the Armenian people.” Film Threat
Running Time: 117 minutes