God's Girls describes life in a Sisters of Mercy convent in country New South Wales from the 1940's to present day. This courageous and clever film investigates the subtle complexities of change within a society that has been surrounded by mystery for hundreds of years. The stories from the women in the film reflect the often intricate paths of social, political and religious history, not only in Australia but also in the rest of the world.
- Status
- Released
Keywords
- australia
- nun
- convent (nunnery)
- woman director
- new south wales
- observational documentary
Top Crew
Cherie Nowlan · Director, Writer
Mandy Walker · Cinematographer
Bill Russo · Editor
Glenys Rowe · Producer
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