Steve Coogan's take on the real-life story of a woman whose baby was
sold by nuns for adoption is scrupulous and sane, save for a small lapse
involving one Sister.
Magdalene Laundries were church institutions in which young women considered guilty of licentiousness, unwed motherhood or prostitution were incarcerated and forced into menial labour.
The last laundry in Ireland closed in 1996.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/nov/11/philomena-historical-accuracy-steve-coogan
Magdalene Laundries were church institutions in which young women considered guilty of licentiousness, unwed motherhood or prostitution were incarcerated and forced into menial labour.
The last laundry in Ireland closed in 1996.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/nov/11/philomena-historical-accuracy-steve-coogan