May 2006 saw the UK publication of a biography of the band entitled '' System of a Down : Right Here in Hollywood '' by writer Ben Myers . It was published in the US in 2007 through The Disinformation Company . Also in 2006 , concert footage and interviews with the band concerning the importance of helping create awareness and recognition of the Armenian Genocide were featured in the film '' Screamers , '' directed by Carla Garapedian . An interview with Tankian 's grandfather , a survivor of the Genocide , was also included in the film as well as Tankian 's and Dolmayan 's meeting with ( then ) Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert during which the two musicians campaigned for the United States government 's official recognition of the Genocide . Footage of Tankian and Dolmayan marching with protesters outside the Turkish embassy in Washington D.C. was also used in '' Screamers ''
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