The 1915 killing of 1.2 million ethnic Armenians is often called ‘the first modern genocide’ and is said to have inspired Adolph Hitler’s persecution of the Jews. Get a unique history lesson on this incident from ‘System of a Down,’ a rock band that mixes shrieking guitars and thunderous drums with insightful lyrics and thoughtful dialogue. Kojo sits down with Carla Garapedian, the director of a new film about the band.

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  • Carla Garapedian Filmmaker/director, Screamers; also former BBC correspondent/anchor/producer

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