CinemaOSMovie · 1984 · 2h 11m

Behind the Veil: Nuns

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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.

Directed byMargaret Wescott

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
EN
Released
September 19, 1984
Studios
ONF | NFBStudio D (NFB)

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Gloria Demers

Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Margaret Wescott
Written by
Gloria Demers
Produced by
Signe Johansson

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