Deliver Us from Evil
Deliver Us from Evil

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Deliver Us from Evil

2006
Movie
101 min
English

Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse countless children. Victims' stories and a disturbing interview with O'Grady offer a view into the troubled mind of the spiritual leader who moved from parish to parish gaining trust ... all the while betraying so many.

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users93%
Director: Amy J. BergGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This gripping documentary investigates the pervasive and systemic child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, focusing on the harrowing experiences of survivors and the church's attempts to conceal these crimes. It meticulously details the Archdiocese of Boston's role in transferring abusive priests, highlighting the devastating impact on victims and their families. The film also explores the legal battles and the fight for accountability against a powerful institution.

Critical Reception

Deliver Us from Evil was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its courageous and deeply impactful examination of a dark chapter in the Catholic Church's history. Critics praised its thorough investigative journalism, its sensitive portrayal of survivors' stories, and its unflinching look at institutional cover-ups. The documentary is considered a landmark film in bringing the scale of clerical abuse to public attention.

What Reviewers Say

  • A powerful and necessary exposé of institutional failure and abuse.

  • Harrowing and essential viewing, meticulously researched and profoundly moving.

  • Berg's direction is both compassionate and relentless in its pursuit of truth.

Google audience: Audience reviews overwhelmingly commend the film for its bravery in tackling such a difficult subject matter. Viewers found the documentary to be a crucial and eye-opening piece that gives voice to victims and highlights the importance of accountability. Many felt it was an important historical document that should be seen by everyone.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Won numerous awards including the National Board of Review Award for Best Documentary.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Amy J. Berg, spent over four years investigating the stories and gathering evidence for 'Deliver Us from Evil'.

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