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In the wake of Stonewall, Yale professor John Boswell races against time and his own mortality to uncover hidden truths in history, sparking a battle between erasure and acceptance and inspiring a cultural revolution.

John Boswell was the embodiment of a modern scholarly hero—a prodigious polymath whose brilliance transcended the confines of academia. Fluent in seventeen ancient and modern languages, Boswell became a Yale professor by the age of thirty, earning unparalleled access to the highly classified Vatican Secret Archives. From this treasure trove of manuscripts, he was able to craft four award-winning books, cementing his reputation as a world-renowned expert in medieval history and linguistics.

But Boswell’s contributions went far beyond academia. As an openly gay man in an era of widespread discrimination, he defied societal norms with unapologetic authenticity, becoming a beacon of courage for the LGBTQ+ community. JEB tells the inspiring and deeply poignant story of Boswell’s relentless quest to uncover hidden truths buried in history—revelations that reshaped not only our understanding of the past but also our vision of the present and future. At the heart of the film is Boswell’s determined race against time to complete his groundbreaking final book, Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe, a work that became a cornerstone for the marriage equality movement. While privately battling the debilitating effects of AIDS, Boswell’s unwavering resolve and revolutionary scholarship left behind a legacy of intellect, compassion, and transformative change.

The impact of his contributions to scholarship and social justice continue to reverberate today, thirty years after his death.

Written by:
Format:
Screenplay
Budget:
Modest
Starring Roles For:
Harris Dickinson

In the Vein Of:
Rustin
Milk
The Imitation Game
Posted:
09/21/2025
Updated:
09/21/2025
Author Bio:
Craig is the writer and creator of Treading Yesterday, winner of the ScreenHits Universal Pilot Showcase, and the writer-director of two feature films, including Not A Tame Lion, the Grand Prize winner at the 2022 Rhode Island International Film Festival. While Craig has expanded into directing and producing, his passion remains rooted in crafting original stories—an ever-evolving creative pursuit that continues to inspire and challenge him.

Contest Results:
San Francisco IndieFest (Finalist) [2025]
Sidewrite (Third Place) [2025]
RIIFF/Rhode Island (Semifinalist) [2024]
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