Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.
Set in 1921 post-World War I Berlin and based on a true story, "The Attempt" follows Soghomon Tehlirian, a young man who is given the mission to assassinate the chief orchestrator of the Armenian genocide. During the attempt, Soghomon realizes that killing another man is not easy and contemplates starting a new life with the woman he loves. Can Soghomon reconcile morality with preserving the historical memory of his people?
Paul Chepikian is a Greek-Armenian actor born in Jidda, Saudi Arabia. He lived in Cairo, Egypt and Beirut, Lebanon before moving to New Jersey in 1963. He spent twelve years with the Harvey Lembeck Professional Comedy Workshop honing his comedic and improvisational skills. In 1992, Deep Dish TV, a show he co-produced, co-wrote and starred in was nominated for a Cable Ace Award as Best Comedy Special on the ShowTime Network. His most recent accomplishment was getting cast in Steven Spielberg's "The Fabelmans" as the owner of Pinnacle Peak.