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201639 minPGdocumentary

A Thousand Mothers

201639 minPGdocumentary

Buddhist nuns in Sagaing, Myanmar, commit to spirituality and community service while facing the challenges of their often-overlooked roles.

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Buddhist nuns in Sagaing, Myanmar, commit to spirituality and community service while facing the challenges of their often-overlooked roles.

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Kim Sheltondirector

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At a nunnery overlooking the Irrawaddy River, Buddhist nuns in Sagaing, Myanmar, lead lives dedicated to spirituality and community service. The documentary, A Thousand Mothers, presents their daily routines, rituals, and relationships within the monastery. It captures moments of devotion, work, and the challenges faced by these women in a country where their roles are often overlooked.

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