What inspired the film "Band of Sisters" and its focus on social justice?

https://traffic.libsyn.com/anunslife/RNC-IGF022-OCT-24-2012-FISHMAN-SOCIAL-JUSTICE.mp3
Podcast Recorded:

This Random Nun Clip is from our In Good Faith podcast with "Band of Sisters" filmmaker Mary Fishman. Hear the full podcast at IGF022.

Convent decor...de rigueur?

https://traffic.libsyn.com/anunslife/RNC-AS019-mar-26-2010-convent-decor.mp3
Podcast Recorded:

This Random Nun Clip is from Ask Sister podcast episode 19. Hear the full podcast at AS019.