An independent film entitled The Magdalene Sisters made my eyes fill with tears, my body fill to the brim with anger and my mouth break out spontaneously in prayer. It has been long time since a movie has had that kind of impact on me.
The movie is titled after Ireland’s “Magdalene Laundries.” Originally opened about 150 years ago by the Catholic Church to create a means for women in prostitution to start a new life and career. However, by the turn of the century these laundries became a place for women who had a child out of wedlock or who’s chastity was suspect to pay penitence as “fallen” women. It is estimated that nearly 30,000 women entered these laundries. They were beaten, threatened, verbally assaulted, and humiliated. I was ashamed as a Christian that these women were treated this way, rather than the love and compassion of Christ. The sad part is, these laundries existed until 1996.
I suggest anyone watch this. Be warned there is some female full frontal nudity.
Tags: Magdalene Sisters, Movie
May 29, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Very.
I don’t know if I could handle that movie.