Between the Stone and the Flower

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Synopsis

This documentary follows the extraordinary journey of Genie Milgrom and her decades-long quest to uncover her Jewish lineage. Born in Havana, Cuba and raised in Miami, Genie received a full Roman Catholic education from grade school through university. Yet throughout her life, she was burdened by a deep-rooted feeling that she did not belong in her Spanish Catholic environment.

Her story takes many unexpected turns as she makes the difficult decision to convert to Judaism—despite coming from a deeply traditional Catholic family of Spanish origin—and chooses an Orthodox path for her future.

As Genie delves deeper, her family and friends are shaken, while she becomes increasingly convinced that her ancestors were Jewish in the Iberian Peninsula centuries ago.

Her search for the ancestral “breadcrumbs” left behind leads her through medieval archives and across several European countries, as she works to untangle the web of secrecy her family had created to protect themselves during dark and dangerous times in Europe.

Together with her husband Michael, an Ashkenazi Jew of Romanian origin, Genie ultimately uncovers the truth of her heritage in this powerful and unforgettable film.

Director

Roberto Otero is the Director and Director of Photography of the documentary Between the Stone and the Flower: The Duality of the Conversos. He has extensive experience in television programming, commercial spots, documentaries, and films. Having produced content in several countries, he is well-versed in all aspects of production—including filming, sound, special effects, and the many other details that bring an extra touch to his work.

Roberto currently hosts his own highly successful cooking show in Miami, Con Sabor a Miami. His commercial work has been wide-ranging, featuring restaurants, chefs, and more. His many productions in the Bahamas have included documentaries for cable television as well as projects for the Ministry of Education.