About the Project

Hate crimes take place in the United States on an hourly basis, and while forgiveness is an integral part to the healing process after a trauma –it is often considered too personal to be addressed on a societal level. Facing Fear is an Oscar-nominated short documentary directed by Jason Cohen that tells the story of a chance meeting of a former neo-Nazi skinhead and the gay victim of his hate crime attack 25 years after the incident. Together, they embark on a journey of forgiveness that challenges both to grapple with their beliefs and fears, eventually leading to an improbable collaboration and friendship.