Inquiring Nuns

In 1968, a newly formed documentary collective called Kartemquin Films followed two nuns walking the streets of Chicago as they asked one question: Are you happy? Emblematic of a strand of documentary committed to social inquiry, this simple premise fuels a perceptive look at the human condition, and x-rays a culture at a crossroads during the height of the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War. Drifting through these chance encounters that feature a diverse cross-section of the city, this classic time capsule offers remarkable insights, ultimately conveying that the quest for happiness is truly the great equalizer. In celebration of Kartemquin's 50th anniversary, Hot Docs proudly presents one of their seminal works. (Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival)