Escaping the Iranian Revolution as a 13 Year-Old Refugee

In the late 1970s Iran fell into violent revolution, as Ayatollah Khomeini installed an Islamic fundamentalist government. This forced millions of citizens opposed to his system of rule to flee their home nation, as refugees. Armin Armiri was only thirteen when his family left the only country they had ever called home. 

Forced to spend his teenage years in refugee camps, Armin finally arrived in America in 1989, without money, family, or friends. Starting out as a busboy, he eventually became manager and owner of iconic clubs in both New York and Los Angeles and is now a successful actor, producer, and director. HBH is excited to welcome our guest: Armin Armiri.