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They Killed Sister Dorothy (2008): Cast & Box Office

They Killed Sister Dorothy (2008) movie poster

They Killed Sister Dorothy is a 2008 documentary directed by Daniel Junge, starring Martin Sheen as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $9,452 worldwide.

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They Killed Sister Dorothy (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Daniel Junge
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is They Killed Sister Dorothy About?

The premise of They Killed Sister Dorothy without spoilers.

At the mouth of the Amazon River a high‑profile murder trial unfolds after Sister Dorothy Stang, a 73‑year‑old Catholic nun from Dayton, Ohio, was shot six times at point‑blank range. The investigation and ensuing court proceedings expose a violent struggle over land and resources that threatens the future of the rainforest.

They Killed Sister Dorothy Themes & Keywords

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  • liberation theology
  • christian feminism
  • amazon rainforest
  • brazil united states relations
  • north brazil
  • crime in brazil
  • trial
  • political murder
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Cast & crew

They Killed Sister Dorothy Cast & Characters

Martin Sheen plays Narrator in They Killed Sister Dorothy. Directed by Daniel Junge.

From the director

More from Daniel Junge

More films directed by Daniel Junge, best-rated first: 11/8/16, Being Evel, A LEGO Brickumentary and I Was Born This Way.

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Box office

They Killed Sister Dorothy Box Office

They Killed Sister Dorothy grossed $9,452 worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.5K

International
$9.5K
Details

They Killed Sister Dorothy Also Known As

Also known as “Mataram Irmã Dorothy”.

Also known as
  • Mataram Irmã Dorothy

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FAQ

They Killed Sister Dorothy FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of They Killed Sister Dorothy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is They Killed Sister Dorothy?

They Killed Sister Dorothy runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was They Killed Sister Dorothy released?

They Killed Sister Dorothy was released on March 9, 2008.

Who directed They Killed Sister Dorothy?

They Killed Sister Dorothy was directed by Daniel Junge.

More films by Daniel Junge

Who is in the cast of They Killed Sister Dorothy?

They Killed Sister Dorothy stars Martin Sheen as Narrator.

How much did They Killed Sister Dorothy make at the box office?

They Killed Sister Dorothy grossed $9,452 worldwide.

Does They Killed Sister Dorothy have a post-credit scene?

No. They Killed Sister Dorothy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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