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Rebel Nun

Synopsis

The story of Catholic nun and leading death penalty abolitionist, Sister Helen Prejean, whose story was first captured in the 1995 film DEAD MAN WALKING. Now, almost 30 years later, filmmaker Dominic Sivyer takes a look at six decades of the life and work of Sister Helen as she continues to be an inspirational force for justice.
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2024 - World premiere

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Features
Running time
100 min
Director
Dominic Sivyer
Producer
Dominic Sivyer
Executive Producer
Kari Lia, Amy Foster, Dawn Porter, Helen Parker, Hamish Fergusson, Andrew Ruhemann
Editor
Whetham Allpress
Screenwriter
Dominic Sivyer, Kari Lia
Director of Photography
Hugh Campbell
Principal cast
With contributions from: Kari Lia, Amy Foster, Dawn Porter, Helen Parker, Hamish Fergusson, Andrew Ruhemann

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Production Company

US, UK co-production

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