Behind the Veil: Nuns (1984)

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Behind the Veil: Nuns
StarringGloria Demers
DirectorMargaret Wescott
WriterGloria Demers
NR 2 hr 11 minSep 19th, 1984History, Documentary
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The history of nuns mirrors the history of all women -- in what we are taught about the past, women are almost invisible. Although today's one million nuns outnumber priests two to one, they must struggle to be heard by the all-male Roman Catholic hierarchy from which they are excluded. Behind the Veil: Nuns is the first film ever to record from a global perspective the turbulent history and remarkable achievements of women in religion, from pre-Christian Celtic communities to the radical sisters of the 1980s. Contemporary nuns of strength, dignity and commitment speak of their lives and of their predecessors.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 19th, 1984
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Kathleen Shannon
Production Companies:Studio D (NFB), ONF | NFB
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