2015 | Color | 86:00 When we hear the words feminist, activism, and politics, the last thing that comes to mind is a nun. However, a group of Catholic nuns are making themselves heard: fighting for gender equality within the Catholic Church, lobbying on Capitol Hill, and supporting the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, the Vatican launches an investigation into these “radical” nuns. Country: Italia, Estados Unidos Direction: Parrish; Rebecca Script: Parrish; Rebecca Production: Wilson; Laura, Wells; Jennifer, Alpert; Daniel, Bernardi-Reis; Nicole, Sarandon; Susan Photography: Parrish; Rebecca Sound: Yong; Shuling, Bresnahan; Patrick, Open Sky Sound Music: McIntosh; Heather Participation year at FICM: 2015
2015 | Color | 86:00 When we hear the words feminist, activism, and politics, the last thing that comes to mind is a nun. However, a group of Catholic nuns are making themselves heard: fighting for gender equality within the Catholic Church, lobbying on Capitol Hill, and supporting the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, the Vatican launches an investigation into these “radical” nuns. Country: Italia, Estados Unidos Direction: Parrish; Rebecca Script: Parrish; Rebecca Production: Wilson; Laura, Wells; Jennifer, Alpert; Daniel, Bernardi-Reis; Nicole, Sarandon; Susan Photography: Parrish; Rebecca Sound: Yong; Shuling, Bresnahan; Patrick, Open Sky Sound Music: McIntosh; Heather Participation year at FICM: 2015
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