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  1. 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 movie starred actors Lou Gossett, Jr., Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Carroll O'Connor.

    • Drama
  2. Dec 13, 1987 · The Father Clements Story: Directed by Edwin Sherin. 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.

    • (95)
    • Drama
    • Edwin Sherin
    • 1987-12-13
  3. 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
  4. A drama film about a priest who adopts a street orphan, starring Louis Gossett Jr. and Carroll O'Connor. The movie has no critic or audience reviews yet, and will be released soon.

    • Drama
  5. Visit the movie page for 'The Father Clements Story' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review. Your guide ...

    • Edwin Sherin
    • Louis Gossett Jr.
  6. 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. The Father Clements Story (1987) - Turner Classic Movies

  7. Inspired by a true story, The Father Clements Story is about a black Chicago priest who fights the local Church hierarchy for the right to adopt a son. Confronted with the growing problem of homeless black children, Father George Clements (Louis Gossett Jr) - the unconventional priest of Chicago's Holy Angels Church - asks his parishioners to consider adoption. Meeting only apathy, Clements angrily claims he will adopt. The statement draws the attention of the local media and Cardinal Cody ...

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