
This movie is based on actual events, but it says it is not all about one specific incident. It documents St. Vincent's Orphanage in Canada, where many of the boys suffer physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of the brothers who run the facility. When the stories are surfaced and a police investigation is begun, religious and political groups work to silence the story to keep it from reaching the public.... (Full plot summary below)
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This movie is based on actual events, but it says it is not all about one specific incident. It documents St. Vincent's Orphanage in Canada, where many of the boys suffer physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of the brothers who run the facility. When the stories are surfaced and a police investigation is begun, religious and political groups work to silence the story to keep it from reaching the public.
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| NewsweekDavid AnsenYou may find yourself holding your breath through much of The Boys of St. Vincent. It's a shock to see this level of emotional honesty on TV. |
| User ReviewPrivate UAbsolutely chilling. A disturbing must-see. |
| User ReviewErin WVery emotional movie... be prepared for messed up scenes. |
| User ReviewSam Forrest SAbsolutely devestating...I don't think I've seen a movie that made me feel as sad and angry ever. |
| User Reviewjoe rAbsolutely chilling. A disturbing must-see. |
| User ReviewDonna Di really cried on this 1. i also wanted to strangle the catholic priests. i mean is nothin scared to them. they give priests and authority figures a bad name. not that im catholic but they should of got what they dished out |
| User ReviewRoyce VExceptionally well-made telefilm from Canada, released in the States as a feature film. Czerny gives the best performance of his career. |
| User ReviewJasonA truly disturbing film. The subject matter of the film is difficult to watch and comprehend. The acting is top-notch. 10/10 |
| User ReviewShayne SI have watched this movie a number of times and now finally own a copy of it. I think that it is one of the best movies that were made in Canada for a very long time. I went through something similar in my childhood and this movie actually helped me to deal with the problem. The boys in the movie did an amazing job and handled the stuff like adults. I can understand why they needed to have child Psychologists on the set as they filmed this kind of movie. I would definitely recommend people go out and get this movie. |
| User ReviewJoshua LBased on true events, this unrelenting (and often graphic) look at sexual abuse in a Catholic orphanage is both a powerful and well-made film. It's Czerny's incredible and terrifying performance as a tormented priest that really makes it worth watching. |