PRESS RELEASE
The Armenian Community (UK)
PO Box 32665
London, W14 0XT

5 May 2003

BRITISH DIRECTOR OF "ARMENIA: THE BETRAYED" SHOT DEAD

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of James Miller
(aged 34), who was reportedly shot by the Israeli army while filming in
Rafa (Gaza) on 2 May, 2003. James was an award winning film producer
whose recent work included the BBC Correspondent program on the Armenian
Genocide, "Armenia: The Betrayed." To this day he was receiving letters
of appreciatioin for his work on "The Betrayed." According to his
colleague Fergal Keane, they were due to receive medals of honour in
Beirut for that film.

I was fortunate to have worked with James in Turkey for Correspondent.
He was truly moved by what he saw in Van and wanted to make more
documentaries on the Armenian Genocide. He is survived by a wife and
child. His loss will be felt by all.

Ara Sarafian
London, 5 May 2003