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Documentary 'God As My Witness' Shines Light on Clergy Abuse

9/18/2025

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"God As My Witness" won best documentary at Colorado’s Winter Park film festival and will screen in New Orleans.
The film highlights the Catholic clergy molestation crisis, focusing on survivor voices and justice.
Directed by Lindsay Quinn Pitre, it tells the Brandner family's story involving a credibly accused priest.
The New Orleans archdiocese faced over 600 abuse claims, resulting in federal bankruptcy protection in May 2020.
Survivors accepted the award, symbolizing their journey from victims to heroes.

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Story summary

"God As My Witness" won best documentary at Colorado’s Winter Park film festival and will screen in New Orleans.
The film highlights the Catholic clergy molestation crisis, focusing on survivor voices and justice.
Directed by Lindsay Quinn Pitre, it tells the Brandner family's story involving a credibly accused priest.
The New Orleans archdiocese faced over 600 abuse claims, resulting in federal bankruptcy protection in May 2020.
Survivors accepted the award, symbolizing their journey from victims to heroes.