Children of the Inquisition : Their stories can now be told examines questions of identity, persecution, displacement and reclamation through the lens of the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions. This extraordinary feature length documentary re-examines history as it reveals the secrets of families forced to convert from Judaism or flee the Iberian Peninsula between 1478 and 1834. These families’ stories are told by contemporary descendants, many of whom are just discovering their once very problematic Jewish roots and exploring the generational trauma of their hidden history.
“An incredible journey of discovery, insight, and rich history… a lasting thought of how reclaiming your identity is also reclaiming your soul.”
— Film Threat
“The new identities they took on changed our ideas of heritage and culture - and give perspective to the forced migrations so many face today.”
— PBS
Educational Outreach
With a substantial record of audience engagement at festivals and community screenings, Children of the Inquisition has enlightened a wide range of viewers by spotlighting the surprising diversity of the Jewish diaspora. With over 40 screenings since its 2019 release, Children of the Inquisition has been viewed by a world-wide audience.
Director Joseph Lovett has participated in more than 30 post-screening event panels, engaging with audiences around displacement, identity and generational trauma. As today’s political dialogues increasingly center on differing understandings of where people come from and where they “belong,” Children of the Inquisition offers a new way of looking at and challenging these centuries-old ideas.
Here are some schools and organizations we’ve had events or screenings with:
Partnership with the
Fulton J. Sheen Center
On June 13th, 2023, Children of the Inquisition screened in collaboration with the Archdiocese of New York at its first Catholic venue, the Fulton J. Sheen Center. It was accompanied by a panel of historians of both Jewish and Catholic expertise.
We are working with PBS and the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) to broadcast our film on public television for the next five years.
Check your local listings for a broadcast.
