[Catholic Priest on 'The Exorcist']

DateFebruary 3 1974

Can DescriptionsLeader: "P1 Exocist 2-3-74 #7206"

AbstractNews story about Catholic reactions to the movie "The Exocist."

Viewing NotesSilent footage of people sitting in church pews. Interview with a priest about the movie "The Exorcist." People dancing in a Chinese dragon costume at the front of a church. Silent footage of mass with shots of the people in the pews and the priest. Mary McKay reporter stand up in front a a movie theater playing "The Exorcist." Footage of a Priest's sermon on the film. He summarizes the film, discusses the actual case that the movie was based on, and how the film is affecting his congregation. Ends his sermon with a C.S. Lewis quote about devils and the power of evil. Static shot of the pulpit with music playing in the background, children in Chinese Dragon costume dance. Outtakes from interview.