American Sephardi Federation and Kulanu present:
Between the Stone and the Flower follows the journey of Genie Milgrom, a direct descendant of the Pre-Inquisition Jews in her quest to uncover her hidden Jewish lineage.
Raised Roman Catholic in Havana, Cuba she made a return to Judaism that shook her family and friends to the core. Her search led her to Medieval Archives in several countries to untangle the web of secrecy that her ancestors created as protection during very dark times in Europe.
Film screening followed by Q&A with Rabbi Eli Abadie and Genie Milgrom and a reception
This documentary was screened to sold out theatres around the world since its’ premiere in Miami earlier this year.
Director Bio:
Roberto Otero , Director of Alternative Audiovisual is a veteran in film production. He directs his successful cooking show in Miami Con Sabor a Miami. He has filmed numerous productions in the Bahamas and Peru including documentaries for Cable and the Ministry of Education.
Graduated from Instituto Cubano de Arte e Industria Cinematográfica (ICAIC), Cuba as well as the Escuela Nacional de Cine Radio y Televisión.