Behind the Veil: Nuns (1984)

• Documentary
• History

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.

Rating

7 / 10 (1 votes)

Release date

September 19, 1984

Runtime

2h 11m

Language

English

Director

Margaret Wescott

Status

Released