Six men collaborate to create fictionalized reenactments of their trauma after suffering sexual abuse by Catholic priests during their childhood.
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Six men collaborate to create fictionalized reenactments of their trauma after suffering sexual abuse by Catholic priests during their childhood.
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Synopsis
Six men gather in a creative space, each carrying the weight of childhood abuse by Catholic priests. They collaborate with a film crew to reenact their traumatic experiences through fictionalized short films. Directed by Robert Greene, Procession documents their efforts to confront the past and seek healing. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021, and was later released on Netflix on November 19, 2021. It has received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Peabody Award.
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The GuardianRobert Greene’s documentary follows the stories of six men abused as children by Catholic priests in Kansas City with remarkable care and creativity.
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- See six men's reenactments of their trauma.
- Find out about the film's critical acclaim.
- Meet Robert Greene, the award-winning director.
Did You Know
- Procession premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021.
- The film was released in a limited capacity on November 12, 2021.
- It holds a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 34 reviews.
- Robert Greene won Outstanding Direction at the 2022 Cinema Eye Honors.
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Who directed the documentary Procession?
Procession was directed and edited by Robert Greene.
When did Procession premiere at the Telluride Film Festival?
Procession had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021.
What is the approval rating of Procession on Rotten Tomatoes?
Procession holds an approval rating of 97% based on 34 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
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