Nuns on the Silver Screen
Nuns have been a staple of U.S. films for six decades, from The Sound of Music to Sister Act. They almost always appear in full traditional habits even though most have not worn such garb since the 1960s. Why is this, and what effect might this have on our understanding of the real women signified? Come hear Bren Ortega Murphy, PhD, associate professor of communication studies and former director of women’s studies, speak on "A Question of Habit: The Curious Image of Nuns in Film and Pop Culture."
"A Question of Habit"
Wednesday, April 9
- 4 p.m.
- Crown Center
- Free and open to the public
- Details: Marcia Hermansen at mherman@luc.edu