Behind the Veil: Nuns(1984)

Behind the Veil: Nuns Synopsis

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.

Behind the Veil: Nuns (1984) is a documentary and history film directed by Margaret Wescott, released on September 19, 1984 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Gloria Demers. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.