In the late 60’s, social change percolated across America including in one unexpected precinct - the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary convent in Los Angeles. The feature documentary Rebel Hearts, directed by Pedro Kos, tells the riveting and rollicking story of these bold and defiant nuns who knew that the world was changing and they had to be part of it. The women went on to make art, march in Selma and push back against the sexism and broken infrastructure within the Catholic Church. As one might expect, they were met with deep and formidable opposition from the patriarchy in the Catholic Church, even though what the nuns were doing were acts of faith. Their resistance caused all sorts of turmoil for the Catholic Church and their impact continues to resonate today, inspiring a new generation of rebel hearts who are committed to love and equality.
In the late 60’s, social change percolated across America including in one unexpected precinct - the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary convent in Los Angeles. The feature documentary Rebel Hearts, directed by Pedro Kos, tells the riveting and rollicking story of these bold and defiant nuns who knew that the world was changing and they had to be part of it. The women went on to make art, march in Selma and push back against the sexism and broken infrastructure within the Catholic Church. As one might expect, they were met with deep and formidable opposition from the patriarchy in the Catholic Church, even though what the nuns were doing were acts of faith. Their resistance caused all sorts of turmoil for the Catholic Church and their impact continues to resonate today, inspiring a new generation of rebel hearts who are committed to love and equality.