Descendants of those who converted or fled during the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions discover their Jewish roots as they reveal what really happened.

Children of the Inquisition: Their Story Can Now Be Told takes us on a journey unearthing 500 years of hidden history. The film reveals what happened to the families forced to convert to Catholicism or flee during the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions through the eyes of their contemporary descendants, many of whom are just discovering their once problematic Jewish roots. Through the discoveries of their families' flights to safety, our characters come to understand how their ancestors shaped history and how their perilous history shaped their identities. After 6 years of shooting in 12 cities spanning 4 continents, Children of the Inquisition is more than just a film. It's an opportunity to better understand our complex world and identities.—Joseph Lovett

Children of the Inquisition is a documentary feature film that brings the audience to reconsider long-held assumptions about history and identity as our diverse cast of contemporary characters explore the events and journeys their families faced fleeing the accusations, tortures, and flames of the Spanish and Portuguese inquisitions.—Joseph Lovett