Pedro Kos is a gay Brazilian Catholic. As a girl, Shawnee Isaac-Smith wanted to be a priest. Together, they were the perfect filmmakers to make Rebel Hearts. Poverty? OK. Chastity? There are worse things. Obedience? Now, hold on a minute! You read that right, it’s not the Flying Nuns, it’s the Feminist Nuns! In this Justice League style match-up, a group of revolutionary sisters at Immaculate Heart College challenges the misogyny of the Catholic Church. The showdown changes religion, and the world, forever. Speaking with No Film School before the film’s premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, director Pedro Kos and producer Shawnee Issac-Smith share insight on the process of bringing Rebel Hearts to life with immersive animation, unbelievable archives, and heartwarming interviews collected over 25 years. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 4 February, 2021