After a harrowing two years under Ottoman occupation, Aurora Mardiganian finally manages to escape to America. But her story doesn’t stop there… Aurora is suddenly thrown into Hollywood, where she becomes the lead actress of the film based on her own life.
This episode was produced and sound designed by Maxim Saakyan. Editorial support from Al Shaibani and sound design support from George Patterson.
Thank you to the Armenian Film Foundation for letting us use Aurora Mardiganian’s testimony.
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After a harrowing two years under Ottoman occupation, Aurora Mardiganian finally manages to escape to America. But her story doesn’t stop there… Aurora is suddenly thrown into Hollywood, where she becomes the lead actress of the film based on her own life.
This episode was produced and sound designed by Maxim Saakyan. Editorial support from Al Shaibani and sound design support from George Patterson.
Thank you to the Armenian Film Foundation for letting us use Aurora Mardiganian’s testimony.
Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, please leave us a review – it really helps.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @Uncovering.Roots and Twitter @UncoveringRoots