Sister Rose's Passion
Originally released in 2004. Sister Rose's Passion is a documentary film. directed by Oren Jacoby. At just 39 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Celebrates Sister Rose Thering, for 67 years a Dominican nun. Her passion is fighting anti-Semitism. Archival footage looks at her growing up in Wisconsin and taking the veil in her teens. Interviews with scholars and common people capture the extent to which "Christ killers" was a standard Catholic description of Jews. Sister Rose's research at Saint Louis University in the 1950s into the presentation of Jews within Catholic educational materials leads to the publication of "Nostra Aetate," a document released in 1965 by the Second Vatican Council. Since that time, she's dedicated herself to eradicating anti-Semitism. The film ends with a critique of Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ."
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
0h 39m
39 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sister Rose's Passion about?
Celebrates Sister Rose Thering, for 67 years a Dominican nun. Her passion is fighting anti-Semitism. Archival footage looks at her growing up in Wisconsin and taking the veil in her teens. Intervie...
Who directed Sister Rose's Passion?
Sister Rose's Passion was directed by Oren Jacoby.
How long is Sister Rose's Passion?
Sister Rose's Passion has a runtime of 0 hours and 39 minutes (39 minutes total).
When was Sister Rose's Passion released?
Sister Rose's Passion was released on May 4, 2004 in theaters.