Movies and TvShows featuring "magdalene-laundry" theme.

London-based journalist Martin Sixsmith meets Philomena Lee, a woman who was forced to give up her son for adoption years ago. Together, they begin a search for her son, encountering deception and uncovering the truth about what happened to him. As they dig deeper, they learn about the abuse and secrets surrounding the adoption process. Despite the obstacles, they are determined to find closure and reunite Philomena with her long-lost son.

In 1960s Ireland, a priest investigates a haunted asylum where he discovers a terrifying demonic presence.

Sinners is a powerful drama set in 1960s Ireland, focusing on the story of a young woman who finds herself in a Magdalene Laundry, a Catholic nun-operated institution where 'fallen women' were sent to perform manual labor as punishment for their sins. Separated from her baby and subjected to physical punishment, she navigates the oppressive religious order and attempts to break free from the social stigma of her past. The film explores themes of abuse, forced adoption, social injustice, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Sex in a Cold Climate is a documentary that delves into the dark history of the Magdalene Laundries in Dublin, Ireland. It exposes the cruelty, forced labor, and sexual abuse that took place within these Catholic-run institutions. Through interviews, film clips, and testimonies of survivors, the documentary sheds light on the barbarism and power abuse that occurred. It also explores the stigma and shame faced by the women who were sent to the laundries, often for reasons such as being unwed mothers. The film highlights the intersection of religion, morality, and the treatment of women in Ireland during that time.

The Forgotten Maggies focuses on the human rights aspect surrounding the Magdalene Laundries, including testimonies from women and an exploration of the High Park exhumation where 155 Magdalene women were exhumed in 1993