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- Clements began his ministry in 1957 in the archdiocese of Chicago. He aligned himself with various social causes, especially the Civil Rights Movement. In 1968, while Chicago’s African American Catholics were calling for a black pastor, Clements was in the front running for the position.
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The Father Clements Story is a 1987 American television film about the life of Father George Clements, an African-American Roman Catholic priest who became famous for being the first United States priest to legally adopt a child. [1]
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With Louis Gossett Jr., Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ron McLarty, Leon. In this provocative made-for-television drama, an African-American Chicago priest takes on the Catholic church during his fight to adopt a troubled teen and save him from life on the streets.
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- Drama
- Edwin Sherin
- 1987-12-13
Jan 31, 2019 · In this provocative made-for-television drama, an African American Chicago priest (Louis Gossett, Jr.) takes on the Catholic church during his fight to adopt a troubled teen (Malcolm-Jamal Warner) and save him from life on the streets. Based on a true story.
- 95 min
The Rev. George Clements (Louis Gossett Jr.) is used to listening to the unique troubles faced by teenagers. But he's confronted with an especially heartrending case when he meets Joey (Malcolm...
- Drama
A movie based on a true story about an African-American priest who adopts a street kid from his parish against the wishes of the Chicago Archdiocese. Directors Phil Parslow
The Father Clements Story is a 1987 American television film about the life of Father George Clements, an African-American Roman Catholic priest who became famous for being the first United States priest to legally adopt a child.
The Father Clements Story. 1987. 1 hr 40 mins. Drama. NR. Watchlist. Louis Gossett Jr. as a Catholic priest who makes national news over his efforts to adopt a...
