Why this Documentary Project?
In the wake of the death of George Floyd in May 2020, the nation has entered into a deeper conversation on issues of civil rights. But in the wake of that conversation, controversies surrounding the legacy of Saint Junipero Serra have also risen to the surface and with it, concerns about historical preservation and religious freedom.
To this end, we at Paulist Productions are beginning an endeavor to more fully explore the legacy of Junipero Serra in conjunction with a renewed historical appreciation of native peoples. In Junipero Serra: Statue of Limitations, we will be speaking with top scholars representing many different perspectives so that we can gain a fuller understanding of the major issues that lie beneath the usual talking points regarding Father Serra’s legacy.
But the main questions we are interested in exploring are…
When do we judge the past… and when do we defend the past?
How can we heal… and what does moving forward look like?
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We are in the process of raising funds in order to not only do a deep examination of this debate, but also to make the work as beautiful as it can be. This means utilizing state-of-the-art cinematography as well as animation to bring existing art work from the period to life. Click on the PayPal link to participate:
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