How to live as an immigrant, a Diasporan, a teenager, and a gang member? What is the role of communities in the prevention of teenage violence? How to help teens make life decisions when the pull is so strong in so many directions?
For Immediate Release
October 15, 2015
USC INSTITUTE OF ARMENIAN STUDIES
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, USA
Contact: Salpi Ghazarian, Director
213.821.3943
How to live as an immigrant, a Diasporan, a teenager, and a gang member? What is the role of communities in the prevention of teenage violence? How to help teens make life decisions when the pull is so strong in so many directions?
Salpi Ghazarian, Director, USC Institute of Armenian Studies; Christopher Chambers (Director/Producer, ARAM, ARAM), and Ara Arzumanian (Program Director, USC College Advising Corps) will discuss the roots of the problem and the solutions that are available.
Arzumanian has dedicated his professional career to tackling the problem of education in immigrant communities and has contributed to gang reduction in critical communities. He has mentored hundreds of teens through AGBU’s Generation Next Mentorship Program and Big Brothers Big Sisters in Greater Los Angeles Area. He sees education as the driver towards less crime and healthier immigrant communities.
The film ARAM, ARAM tells the story of a 12-year old boy of Armenian descent who is uprooted from his home in Bourj Hamoud, Lebanon and forced to immigrate to Los Angeles to live with his grandfather after the death of his parents in a car accident. His unexpected move to a foreign country and neighborhood, his lack of familiarity with the places, and lack of English knowledge push him towards a violent path. His circumstances and the pull from the familiar albeit violent world make gangs an obvious choice for him.
Tickets for the 3pm screening can be purchased at http://www.fandango.com/pacificglendale18_aauuk/theaterpage?date=10%2F18%2F2015.
FULL PROGRAM
3:00 pm – Screening at the Pacific Theatres at the Americana on Brand
4:30 pm – Panel discussion
5:00 pm – Reception: Meet the panelists and actors at The Famous (All drinks half off for guest holding a 3:00 pm movie ticket)
PARKING
Guests are advised to park in the Caruso Parking at the Americana, located at the corner of Brand and Americana Way.
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About the Institute
Established in 2005, the USC Institute of Armenian Studies supports multidisciplinary scholarship to re-define, explore and study the complex issues that make up the contemporary Armenian experience – from post-Genocide to the developing Republic of Armenia to the evolving Diaspora. The institute encourages research, publications and public service, and benefits from communication technologies that link together the global academic and Armenian communities.
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For information:
3501 Trousdale Parkway
Mark Taper Hall of Humanities (THH 308)
Los Angeles, CA 90089-4355
213.821.3943
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