Rose Pacatte

Sr. Rose Pacatte, a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, is the founding Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles. She is an award-winning film journalist and author or co-author of 15 titles on film, film and Scripture and media literacy education. She has a master's of education in media studies degree from the University of London. Her dissertation for her doctorate in pastoral ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation is entitled "To Seek God's Face: Theological Approaches to Film." You find all her NCR reviews and articles at www.sisterrosemovies.net.

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'Mrs. America' explores women and power through Phyllis Schlafly's story

'Unorthodox' a beautiful story about finding one's place in the world

A DIY edifying film festival for the social distanced and quarantined

'The Banker' is a bodacious film about social activism

Oscar hopefuls include some of Sister Rose's favorites — but not all

Super Bowl LIV: halftime hustle

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