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Rebel Hearts

Rebel Hearts tells the remarkable story of the the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 1960s Los Angeles, they bravely stood up to the patriarchy of the Catholic Church, fighting for equality, their livelihoods, and their own freedom against an all-powerful Cardinal who sought to keep them in their place. Their bold acts of faith, defiance and activism turned the Church upside-down, helping to reshape our society in ways that continue to resonate more than fifty years later. From marching in Selma in 1965 to the Women’s March in 2018, they challenged the notion of what a nun and a woman were supposed to be — and they continue to take a stand today.
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Overview

Inspire students to create change with Rebel Hearts. Valuable resource for U.S. History and Women’s History.

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  • Type: Documentary Feature Film
  • Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Rating: NR
  • Ages: 13–17, 18–24, 25+
  • Run time: 60–119 minutes

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Watch it on Disney+ and other streaming platforms.

Curriculum Guide

  • Lesson 1

    The Context of Change

    Subject: Religious Studies, U.S. History, World Religions

    Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

  • Lesson 2

    Change Comes to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters

    Subject: Religious Studies, World Religions

    Lesson Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, College

  • Lesson 3

    The Power of Corita Kent’s (Sister Mary Corita’s) Calligraphic Art

    Subject: Art History, Visual Arts

    Lesson Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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