Behind the Veil: Nuns
0|1984|2h 11m| EN
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary, History
Director: Margaret Wescott
Votes: 0
Production Companies: 
Studio D (NFB)
ONF | NFB
