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Band of Sisters

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Filmmakers focus on the stories of more than a dozen Roman Catholic nuns who play prominent roles in the great social movements that followed Vatican II.
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Bilge Ebiri Spirituality & Health 03/24/2020
Band of Sisters is an informative, engaging film that will change how you view these remarkable women, whose dedication to bettering their world comes as a logical extension of their religious beliefs. Go to Full Review Sara Stewart New York Post 01/17/2014
3/4
It's said older women are all but invisible in society - and, thus, underestimated - and these righteous nuns are using that superpower to their full advantage. Go to Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times 01/16/2014
A sweeping but disorganized and sometimes monotonous exploration of the evolution of left-of-center Roman Catholic sisters in the United States since the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. Go to Full Review Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 09/05/2013
4/5
A heart-felt documentary celebrating the incredible achievements of activist Catholic nuns in the United States. Go to Full Review Mike Scott Times-Picayune 04/05/2013
3/5
It's a strictly no-frills, straight-forwardly shot affair, but the women on which it focuses its lens are endlessly inspiring. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/25/2014 Very informative piece on the women of the Catholic Church and their many struggles and advancements over the years. See more 07/10/2013 http://www.clevelandmovieblog.com/2013/07/band-of-sisters-july-12th-and-13th-at.html See more 06/30/2013 A simple, yet stirring, documentary focusing on American nuns with a focus on social justice issues. It does a good job of wrapping history with social action, all while painting some delightful personal stories. See more Read all reviews
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Mary Fishman

Director

Mary Fishman

Producer

Ines Sommer

Cinematographer

Bill Glader

Cinematographer

Bernadine Colish

Film Editing

Miriam Cutler

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Synopsis Filmmakers focus on the stories of more than a dozen Roman Catholic nuns who play prominent roles in the great social movements that followed Vatican II.
Director
Mary Fishman
Producer
Mary Fishman
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 24, 2017
Runtime
1h 28m
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