Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story (1994)

MARY is based on the true life story of Mary MacKillop who in the 1860s began an order of nuns to teach poor Catholic children in rural Australia. When she refused to obey the local Bishop, she was ex-communicated. More than 100 years later, in 1995, she was beatified as Australia's first saint. The film follows her tumultuous journey.

Released Dec. 1, 1994 75 min 7+

Genres: Biography, Documentary, Drama

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