Germany and the Secret Genocide
Michael Hagopian (filmmaker)
Armenian Film Foundation
Released: 2000

Set against the backdrop of World War I and rare archival footage, distinguished academic experts and eyewitnesses recount horrors of the planned genocide of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman government. The film chronicles the involvement of Turkey’s economic and military ally, Germany, in the first genocide of the 20^th century. Some Germans who were involved during the Armenian Genocide later joined the Nazi party and served under Hitler. 60 minutes.