BETH LANE

DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | WRITER

Beth Lane is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer and impact strategist whose work centers on moral courage, human dignity and the transformative power of empathy. Her directorial debut, UnBroken, is a deeply personal and urgently relevant feature documentary that uncovers her family’s extraordinary survival story during the Holocaust — and examines the enduring consequences of silence, trauma and resilience across generations.

Since its world premiere at the Heartland International Film Festival, where it won Best Documentary Premiere, UnBroken has screened in more than 70 cities worldwide, receiving widespread critical acclaim and numerous honors. In 2025, the film was awarded the Anthem Award for Human & Civil Rights in Documentary Film, recognizing its profound social impact and its contribution to advancing dialogue around antisemitism, extremism, moral responsibility and the power of individual action. Through an ambitious international impact campaign, UnBroken has become a centerpiece for education, civic engagement and interfaith dialogue, reaching students, educators, policymakers and community leaders across the globe.

At the core of Beth’s work is a lifelong commitment to using storytelling as a catalyst for understanding, connection and change. Her approach blends intimate personal narrative with rigorous historical inquiry, creating emotionally resonant films and experiences that invite audiences not only to reflect, but to act. As a sought-after keynote speaker, moderator and facilitator, Beth curates and leads conversations on film, human rights, antisemitism, media literacy and social impact, regularly serving on panels, juries and educational forums in both cultural and academic settings.

Beth is the founder of the Weber Family Arts Foundation, an arts-driven impact organization dedicated to combating antisemitism, bigotry and hate through storytelling, education and community engagement. Established after years of experience as an actress, activist and board member of The Children’s Burn Foundation, the Foundation’s mission is to foster empathy, responsibility and civic courage by amplifying stories that illuminate both historical truth and contemporary relevance. UnBroken serves as the Foundation’s inaugural project and the cornerstone of its expanding global impact initiatives.

In addition to her filmmaking and advocacy work, Beth hosted more than 40 episodes of her weekly on-camera Instagram Live series, Banter with Beth, featuring in-depth conversations with artists, activists, scholars and cultural leaders. Her work consistently bridges art and action, inspiring audiences to confront injustice, resist indifference and recognize their own capacity to effect change.

Through film, public speaking and impact strategy, Beth Lane continues to shape meaningful conversations at the intersection of memory, identity, justice and repair — affirming that the stories we carry, and the choices we make, shape the world we leave behind. @unbrokenthefilm @bethlanefilm