Movie: The Boys of St. Vincent

Movie poster

This movie is actually a docodrama based on real events which took place at Mount Cashel Orphanage in St. John's, Newfoundland.

The movie was directed by John N. Smith. It was produced by the National Film Board of Canada.

While the incidents which according to the movie took place at the boarding was nothing out of the ordinary, it is an interesting movie and provides fine basis for parents considering sending their children to a religious boarding school.

Every parents should rightfully ask themselves the question how staff are checked. The movie claims that this important task was not done properly at the Mount Cashel Orphanage.

References:
The Boys of St. Vincent (The Internet Movie Database)