Always Remember is a free film series designed to raise Holocaust awareness through cinema. Returning after a successful inaugural year, the series is expanding with Always Remember, On the Road. This iteration broadens the reach of the program by pairing in-person community screenings with virtual screenings to engage audiences nationally and globally.

You’re invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Hollywood and Hitler, including an in-person conversation with directors Clara Kuperberg and Julia Kuperberg.

As Hitler rose to power, Hollywood’s relationship with Nazi Germany became a collision of commerce, censorship and politics. American studios altered films, avoided subjects that could jeopardize foreign distribution and navigated pressure from German officials. At the same time, pro-Nazi organizations were building a presence in the United States, including Los Angeles. Drawing on rare archives and the research of historians Thomas Doherty and Steven J. Ross, the documentary follows two intertwined stories: the film industry’s uneasy accommodation with the Third Reich and the largely forgotten network created by attorney Leon Lewis to infiltrate Nazi and fascist groups in Southern California. As the decade darkens, the film asks how long commercial caution can coexist with political reality.

From ARTE Distribution, Hollywood and Hitler premiered in 2026 at the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance and is an official selection of the Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival and the Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival.

A reception will be held before the screening at 7:00 pm.
 
2026, 53 minutes, color | Written and Directed by Clara Kuperberg, Julia Kuperberg | Featuring Thomas Doherty, Steven J. Ross, Tony Maietta | Produced by Mason Novick, Diablo Cody, Mary Anne Waterhouse, Trent Hubbard | Produced by Clara Kuperberg, Julia Kuperberg | Co-Produced by Martine Melloul
 

Registration Information

All Film Independent Members and the general public can register for this event starting on Thursday, October 29. | Registration is free; one registration per individual.

Film Lover Members, Secret Members and Fellows (with an active Membership) receive priority entry to this event. Email [email protected] for more.

Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. For information about Arts Circle, contact Jennifer Murby at [email protected].
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registrants may pick up tickets as early as one hour prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may not enter the venue without the individual who registered them present. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Complimentary parking provided with validation. Garage entrance on Masselin.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] or 323 556 9305.
 

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per Membership, per event.

Members are required to follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of policies may result in suspension or termination of Membership.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.