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What is (an) Amerikatsi? How can a film endeavor to capture the Armenian spirit? And why are inclusivity and accessibility in the arts not only relevant, but necessary, in this day and age? Join Dr. K and Emmy Award winner Michael Goorjian - writer, director, and lead actor of the film Amerikatsi, as they discuss the inspiration and purpose behind the story, the ways in which it intersects with Goorjian’s personal life experiences, and the journey to rediscovering cultural heritage. Through their discussion about the film, they unpack questions about language dynamics, notions of home and homeland, hope within Armenian media, and the importance of uplifting Armenian stories.
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What is (an) Amerikatsi? How can a film endeavor to capture the Armenian spirit? And why are inclusivity and accessibility in the arts not only relevant, but necessary, in this day and age? Join Dr. K and Emmy Award winner Michael Goorjian - writer, director, and lead actor of the film Amerikatsi, as they discuss the inspiration and purpose behind the story, the ways in which it intersects with Goorjian’s personal life experiences, and the journey to rediscovering cultural heritage. Through their discussion about the film, they unpack questions about language dynamics, notions of home and homeland, hope within Armenian media, and the importance of uplifting Armenian stories.
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