Par Parekh

Ali Hart

Sally Jo Fifer

Lois Vossen

Stanley Nelson

Marcia Smith

Following a terminal cancer diagnosis, Sister Úna—a smoking, drinking, wisecracking Catholic nun dedicated to mentoring teens—chooses to live life to the fullest in the face of death. The self-proclaimed “leader of the misfits” takes on her last nine months by planning her funeral, tackling her bucket list, and teaching us that death isn’t the end of our story. 

The film premiered on PBS' Independent Lens in the U.S. in February 2024.

Following a terminal cancer diagnosis, Sister Úna—a smoking, drinking, wisecracking Catholic nun dedicated to mentoring teens—chooses to live life to the fullest in the face of death. The self-proclaimed “leader of the misfits” takes on her last nine months by planning her funeral, tackling her bucket list, and teaching us that death isn’t the end of our story. 

Lunenburg Doc Fest

Atlanta Docufest

Pillusion Film Festival

The Telly Awards

The narrative's strength lies in its relatable portrayal of a heavy subject like death, turning it into a theme that’s as comforting as it is compelling. The film's direction balances light-hearted moments with profound insight, making Sister Úna's story resonate with a broad audience.

Chris Jones

Par Parekh has held many filmmaking roles—director, writer, producer, editor, and cinematographer. He co-wrote and produced Benh Zeitlin’s Glory at Sea, and was named one of 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2020 by Austin Film Festival. He made his narrative directorial debut with the short The Happy, which premiered at SeriesFest in 2019. 

Contact: sisterunamovie@gmail.com

Par Parekh, Director

Ali Hart has nearly two decades of experience using entertainment for social impact as a comedy, documentary, and impact producer. She produced the short doc American Haze for Sundance Now and the 5-part web series Spotlight California for billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer. Earlier in her career she developed films for Court TV.

Contact: sisterunamovie@gmail.com

Sister Úna Lived a Good Death