BETH LANE
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | WRITER
Beth Lane is the award-winning director, producer and writer of UnBroken, a powerful feature documentary that uncovers her family’s extraordinary true story. Her directorial debut, UnBroken has screened in more than 70 cities worldwide and has received numerous honors, including Best Documentary Premiere at its World Premiere at the Heartland International Film Festival on October 8, 2023. Most recently, Beth was awarded the Anthem Award for Human & Civil Rights in Documentary Film, recognizing UnBroken for its profound social impact and contribution to advancing dialogue around moral courage, resistance and human dignity.
At the core of Beth’s work is a lifelong commitment to creating spaces where storytelling expands our collective capacity for empathy. Her work is rooted in bridge-building and dialogue, using personal narrative as a catalyst for understanding, connection and action. Beth is a sought-after keynote speaker and moderator who curates and serves on panels and juries focused on film, human rights and social impact. She also hosted more than 40 episodes of her weekly on-camera Instagram Live podcast, Banter with Beth, featuring conversations with artists, activists and thought leaders.
She is the founder of the Weber Family Arts Foundation, established after years of experience as an actress, activist and board member of The Children’s Burn Foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to combat antisemitism, bigotry and hate by driving awareness, engagement and activism through the arts across a wide range of creative mediums, by sharing stories that inspire responsibility and compassion. UnBroken is the Weber Family Arts Foundation’s inaugural project and serves as the cornerstone of its expanding impact initiatives.
Following screenings of UnBroken, Beth’s talks resonate deeply with audiences, blending intimate storytelling with timely reflection on courage, moral choice and what it means to stand up for one another when it matters most. @unbrokenthefilm @bethlanefilm