Brendan Smyth:  Betrayal of Trust

Brendan Smyth: Betrayal of Trust

2011 · 59 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama

The true story of the notorious paedophile priest Brendan Smyth, and how one family in Belfast, aided by journalist Chris Moore, uncovered the true extent of the clerical abuse scandal.

Directed by Michael McDowell · Written by Michael McDowell

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