I am biased but I thought today's program on the film "I Am Not Alone" is the best program the World Affairs Council has offered. The film demonstrates the power of belief and action towards the universal goal of every individual and every country - FREEDOM. The amazing journey of 40 days starts with a spark of an idea and transforms a nation. Both Alec and Garin are passionate and their passion is what will transform the world from fear to freedom...

I hope that there will be more programs like this. I believe the purpose of the WACD is to keep its members informed and educated on issues/events around the world. The questions were extremely poignant and the responses even more so.

Ken spent many hours cultivating the relationship between WACD and Alec - and I hope that we can help them to reach their goal of widespread distribution of their fine film.

I saw "I am not alone." at the film festival and heard Garin and his father then. I was delighted to have a reprise and the Q & A was superb. They opened up in a way they couldn't with a festival audience.
It strikes me that unlike in street uprisings in Egypt, Syria and Libya, Nicol K was on the inside, the periphery, but inside. He could walk back into Parliament and get elected Prime Minister. There also seemed to be a sense among the Armenian politicians that that fit within the rules such as they were.
I also wonder what anthropologists might make of the influence on Armenia's Christian heritage. It's created lots of problems for them in their region over history, but maybe it helped the leaders accept the reality among their people on the ground rather suppress them.

Bob,
Since you enjoyed the film, you will want to see the entire Q&A, so go to "In Case You Missed It" and watch the recording at your convenience.