Behind the Veil: Nuns

Behind the Veil: Nuns 1984 Directed by Margaret Wescott

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.

Country Canada

Production Country Canada

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Documentary , History

Production Companies ONF | NFB , Studio D (NFB)

Release Date 19 September 1984

131 mins