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Hand of God

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Growing up in Massachusetts in the mid-1960s, Paul Cultrera is molested by Salem priest Father Joseph Birmingham. Even though Birmingham is repeatedly accused of child abuse, Paul tells his family about being molested only a few years after the priest's death. Documentarian Joe Cultrera films his brother as Paul recounts years of anger and depression. Investigating the stories of others touched by Birmingham, the siblings find a pattern of the church ignoring multiple abuse allegations.

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Phil Hall Film Threat An excess of Film School 101 artsy touches provide irrelevant visual shocks, although they are occasionally more interesting than the dismally dull old family films that turn up at odd moments. Rated: 1.5/5 Feb 28, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Messed up documentary about the people running the organized catholic church and how they protect and take part in the abuse of kids. Pretty scary shit... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Football fans only, though still a tale of pushing yourself for a dream. Could have done with a narrator, but very memorable and well shot. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Growing up in Massachusetts in the mid-1960s, Paul Cultrera is molested by Salem priest Father Joseph Birmingham. Even though Birmingham is repeatedly accused of child abuse, Paul tells his family about being molested only a few years after the priest's death. Documentarian Joe Cultrera films his brother as Paul recounts years of anger and depression. Investigating the stories of others touched by Birmingham, the siblings find a pattern of the church ignoring multiple abuse allegations.
Director
Joe Cultrera
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 36m