The Cloud of Unknowing
16mm-2k, HD │ Stereo │ 2019
A Trappist monastery in Spencer, Massachusetts and spiritual seekers in the city of Boston, explore themes of contemplation, Christian mysticism and the quest for God.
In 2018, Anthony and Wes approached St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, MA with our concept for a documentary about the monastery. With the Abbot’s permission, they interviewed six monks and discreetly filmed Vigils, Lauds, Sext, Vespers and Compline from 3:30am-8:00pm.
The title, The Cloud of Unknowing, is derived from the 14th century text of the same name. The text is a spiritual guide on contemplative prayer in the late Middle Ages.
The film can be viewed on Spencer Abbey’s website.







