MY ARMENIAN NEIGHBORHOOD – India – 27 min. – directed by Samimitra Das – North American Premiere – Rated: Family

This short documentary examines the unique history of the Armenian community in Calcutta, India and highlights the remarkable identity of the Diaspora in this historic city.  It documents the early Armenian merchants who settled in the city as a result of the ancient Great Silk Road, the current state of the Armenian Church & School, the passion that Indian-Armenians have for the sport of Rugby, new trends of migration from Yerevan and the future of the Armenian Community in Calcutta.  A must see film for any Armenophile.