Radical Grace

There is a long tradition of American Catholic nuns challenging their church to live its teachings. As women in a patriarchal system, they do not follow an easy path. "Radical Grace" is a feature-length documentary that follows three nuns willing to risk their place in the church they love in order to remain true to their faith. What does it mean for these women to be both devoted to and in conflict with a powerful religious institution? Why stay? Sister Chris Schenk and filmmaker Rebecca Parrish discuss these questions of faith with Cristina Traina, professor of religious studies at Northwestern University.