This was a heartbreaking and utterly disturbing documentary written and directed by Amy Berg. Berg interviews Father Oliver O'Grady, who admits he has molested, abused, raped and sodomized numerous children, and allows him to explain his actions. The film also follows three of the victims and their families as they struggle to heal and search for answers as to why the Catholic church allowed this predator to continue to be around children.O'Grady clearly has psychological issues and it is very eerie hearing him explain the "situations" of abuse. He isn't the least bit remorseful and he's very deliberate and careful in his choice of words so as to trivialize the abuse that he perpetrated.
Watching the parents of the victims is truly gut-wrenching. They all feel so guilty for allowing this man into their lives and putting their children at risk.
Berg also delves deeper into the history of the Catholic church to find out why child abuse and molestation is so prevalent. The answer completely makes sense and you have wonder WHY they don't make changes. You'll be shocked, angry, sad and uncomfortable throughout the film, but it's so interesting and completely worth your time.
3 comments:
Ugh, my blood pressure will probably rise if I watch this, so I'm gonna take your word on it and pass. Once again, ugh!!!
I am absolutely going to watch this. I'm practically Catholic, as you know!
have a box of tissue ready vjj, you'll need it...
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