Behind the Veil: Nuns (1984)

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.

Cast

Narrator (voice)

Crew

Executive Producer
Director of Photography
Assistant Camera
Location Sound Recordist
Electrician
Electrician
Location Manager
Location Manager
Location Manager
Location Manager
Consulting Accountant
Animation Director
Title Designer
Graphic Designer
Additional Editing
Additional Editing
Production Assistant
Assistant Editor
Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer
Music Editor
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Music Sound Design and Processing
Production Secretary