The Mystery of San Nicandro (2012)

The Mystery of San Nicandro is a compelling narrative, a film that is the first to document the strange revival of Judaism in the most Catholic country of the world and how North American influence is stoking these flames. At the heart of the story is a messianic southern Italian character whose mystical vision in the 1920s resulted in the only mass conversion to Judaism in modern history. This mysterious thread running through the vibrant Italian tapestry will highlight the deep meaning of history, culture, belonging, and identity in the seemingly rootless western world.