Band of Sisters
A heart-felt documentary celebrating the incredible achievements of activist Catholic nuns in the United States.
Band of Sisters
Band of Sisters tells the story of Catholic nuns and their work for social justice after the landmark Second Vatican Council -- Vatican II -- in the 1960s. For Catholics who wonder what became of the nuns they knew in habits and convents many years ago; for activists who may feel profoundly discouraged given the problems of today's world; for women seeking equality in their church; and for people of all faiths yearning for an inclusive and contemplative spirituality, Band of Sisters challenges us to ask what really matters in life. And as we seek what matters, how do we go about changing our lives and the world around us?
Genre
Documentary
Web Site
Runtime
88
Language
English
Director
Mary Fishman
FEATURED REVIEW
Sara Stewart, New York Post
‘We always tell people, ‘We do this peacefully, respectfully,’ ” says one of the activist nuns in this inspiring documentary. “But we never take no for an answer.” Indeed: In their gentle, tenacious manner, these modern women of the Catholic Church are making great strides in social justice. Mary ...
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Royal 6.24.14 - 6.28.14
Playhouse 7 6.25.14 - 6.25.14
NoHo 7 6.26.14 - 6.26.14
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