Movie Description

Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story

(1994)

Overview

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.

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Facts

Original TitleMary: The Mary MacKillop Story

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1994-12-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 15m

Production CompaniesGoalpost Pictures,Australian Film Finance Corporation,New South Wales Film & Television Office,R.B. Films,The Australian Film Commission

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Drama