The U.S. Embassy is once again headed to the regions, this time showcasingAmerican film, dance, and literature in celebration of its 25-year anniversary in Armenia.  The cultural and partnership tour, called “America on the Road Again,” will kick off October 14 and run through the end of November.

“This summer we targetedlarger regional cities with our ‘America on the Road’ tour,” said U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills, Jr.  “This time we are visiting smaller towns that our diplomats do not often get to see.  We will offer film screenings, dance performances, and literary eventstoconnect with our Armenian friends and partners and celebrate our shared love for culture and art, which unites us.”

The Silver Screen

One of the cornerstones of the “America on the Road Again” tour is a series of screenings of select U.S. documentaries and independent fiction films that were screened in Yerevan earlier this year through the American Film Showcase. The films touch on important social issues like inclusion, diversity, and empowerment. 

Film screenings will be held inGavar (Oct. 14), Sevan (Oct. 15), Yeghegnadzor (Oct. 18), Gyumri (Oct. 20), Stepanavan (Oct. 21), Alaverdi (Oct. 22), Charentsavan (Oct. 28), and Abovyan (Oct. 29).  Two films will be shown at each stop:  A documentary and discussion with leading Armenian film experts for a select audience; and a feature film preceded by a discussion with an Armenian actor and a film expert. All films are subtitled in Armenian and the screenings are free.

“These films explore important topics, such as raising a child with autism, while also providing an opportunity for spectators to practice their English,” Ambassador Mills noted. “And I think a love of film, a passion for cinema, is something that binds our two nations.”