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The Boys of St. Vincent

The Boys of St. Vincent

Description: In the 1970s, boys at St. Vincent's, a Roman Catholic orphanage, are repeatedly victimized emotionally and physically by the brutal superintendent, Brother Lavin (Henry Czerny), as well as by other members of the clergy. One of Brother Lavin's abused charges is 10-year-old Kevin (Johnny Morina), who at one point tries to escape from a place that no one would ever make the mistake of calling a home. Eventually the orphanage's secrets are laid bare, but the church seeks to cover up the scandal.
Genre: Drama, Docudrama
Year Released: 1992
Awards: Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series, MORE
Initial Release: December 6, 1992
Director: John N. Smith
Nominations: Independent Spirit Award for Best International Film, MORE
Written By: Sam Grana, John N. Smith, Des Walsh

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