Synopsis
Over 50 interviews were conducted with nuns at Immaculate Heart College, revealing their efforts to transform women's education and challenge church authority.
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Synopsis
Anita Caspary, Helen Kelley, and Corita Kent were nuns at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles. They worked to ensure women received degrees and challenged the traditional education system. The film covers their activism during significant events, including the Selma marches in 1965. It also addresses their confrontations with Cardinal Timothy Dolan over issues of faith and feminism. The documentary presents their efforts to reshape their community and advocate for women's rights within the Catholic Church.
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Why Watch
- Meet nuns who transformed education at Immaculate Heart College.
- Find out about Anita Caspary's role in women's education.
- See the challenges faced in making this documentary over 20 years.
Did You Know
- The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021.
- Shawnee Isaac-Smith conducted over 50 interviews with the nuns.
- The film holds a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 21 reviews.
- Rebel Hearts was released in a limited release on June 25, 2021.
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Who directed the documentary Rebel Hearts?
Rebel Hearts was directed by Pedro Kos.
When did Rebel Hearts premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?
Rebel Hearts had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2021.
What is the approval rating of Rebel Hearts on Rotten Tomatoes?
Rebel Hearts holds a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 21 reviews.
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