Documentary · Ireland · 2013 · 18m

Novena

Novena poster
Director
Anna Rodgers
Cast
Kay Ferreter as Self Stephen Vaughan as Self Father Michael Cusack as Self
Crew
Hugh Rodgers — Editor Patrick Hodgins — Editor Anna Rodgers — Producer Hugh Rodgers — Producer
Synopsis

In 2012, Stephen Vaughan and Kay Ferreter are invited to address the congregation at St. Joseph's Redemptorists Church in Dundalk, Ireland for the Solemn Novena Festival. In a powerful speech, the pair describe their experiences being gay and lesbian in Ireland, feeling excluded by Catholic doctrine, and the importance of a more inclusive church.

Mood & Themes
speechpriestreligionirelandroman catholic churchlgbtcatholicismwoman directorreligious prejudiceinclusiongay themeshort film
Key Collaborators
Anna Rodgers Director Hugh Rodgers Editor Patrick Hodgins Editor Anna Rodgers Producer Hugh Rodgers Producer
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