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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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