Released in 2019, Prey follows Rod MacLeod, who files a civil lawsuit against the Basilian Fathers of Toronto for the decades of sexual abuse he endured as a boy by Father William Hodgson “Hod” Marshall. His lawyer, Rob Talach—nicknamed “The Priest Hunter”—helps him bring the case into the public spotlight. The story is legally and emotionally intense, focusing less on guilt and innocence and more on accountability and institutional responsibility.
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Awards & Recognition
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2019: Won both the Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary and the Directors Guild of Canada Special Jury Prize.
TVO Media Education Group
Windsor International Film Festival
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Windsor International Film Festival: Awarded the LiUNA! People’s Choice Award.
Windsor International Film Festival
Bishop Accountability
Canadian Screen Awards (2020): Nominated for Best Feature Length Documentary and Best Editing in a Documentary.
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Real-World Impact
Legal Outcome: In April 2020, Canada’s Supreme Court upheld a jury’s $2.57 million judgment in favor of Rod MacLeod—marking it the largest damages award in Canadian history against the Church at that time.
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Cultural Influence: The documentary inspired broader conversation and further disclosures—one man, Chris MacLean, said it helped him find the courage to confront his own abuser.
Bishop Accountability
Why It’s Powerful & Important
It brings transparency to institutional failures—especially the common tactic of relocating abusive priests instead of holding them accountable.
Wikipedia
tvo.org
TVO Media Education Group
Features candid, heartfelt testimony from survivors—including MacLeod and others like Patrick McMahon, offering human context and emotional weight.
Wikipedia
Windsor International Film Festival
Highlights the tougher path of pursuing justice in court, instead of settling quietly—making a statement about courage and public accountability.
Wikipedia
IMDb
TVO Media Education Group
Where to Watch
TVO (Ontario, Canada): Originally premiered on TVO and streaming via tvo.org.
TVO Media Education Group
tvo.org
Streaming Platforms: Available for rent or purchase on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
Apple TV
Amazon
Tubi: Stream for free (with ads).
Tubi
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Feature Details
Title Prey (2019 Canadian documentary, aka Prey: Surviving the Catholic Church)
Director Matt Gallagher
Focus Abuse survivor vs. Catholic Church → legal and moral reckoning
Awards Hot Docs Audience & Jury awards, WIFF People’s Choice, Canadian Screen Award nominations
Outcome Supreme Court upheld ~$2.57M judgment
Availability TVO, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Tubi
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Overview
What is Prey about?
Released in 2019, Prey follows Rod MacLeod, who files a civil lawsuit against the Basilian Fathers of Toronto for the decades of sexual abuse he endured as a boy by Father William Hodgson “Hod” Marshall. His lawyer, Rob Talach—nicknamed “The Priest Hunter”—helps him bring the case into the public spotlight. The story is legally and emotionally intense, focusing less on guilt and innocence and more on accountability and institutional responsibility.
Wikipedia
tvo.org
+1
Apple TV
IMDb
Awards & Recognition
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2019: Won both the Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary and the Directors Guild of Canada Special Jury Prize.
TVO Media Education Group
Windsor International Film Festival
Wikipedia
Windsor International Film Festival: Awarded the LiUNA! People’s Choice Award.
Windsor International Film Festival
Bishop Accountability
Canadian Screen Awards (2020): Nominated for Best Feature Length Documentary and Best Editing in a Documentary.
Wikipedia
Real-World Impact
Legal Outcome: In April 2020, Canada’s Supreme Court upheld a jury’s $2.57 million judgment in favor of Rod MacLeod—marking it the largest damages award in Canadian history against the Church at that time.
Wikipedia
Cultural Influence: The documentary inspired broader conversation and further disclosures—one man, Chris MacLean, said it helped him find the courage to confront his own abuser.
Bishop Accountability
Why It’s Powerful & Important
It brings transparency to institutional failures—especially the common tactic of relocating abusive priests instead of holding them accountable.
Wikipedia
tvo.org
TVO Media Education Group
Features candid, heartfelt testimony from survivors—including MacLeod and others like Patrick McMahon, offering human context and emotional weight.
Wikipedia
Windsor International Film Festival
Highlights the tougher path of pursuing justice in court, instead of settling quietly—making a statement about courage and public accountability.
Wikipedia
IMDb
TVO Media Education Group
Where to Watch
TVO (Ontario, Canada): Originally premiered on TVO and streaming via tvo.org.
TVO Media Education Group
tvo.org
Streaming Platforms: Available for rent or purchase on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
Apple TV
Amazon
Tubi: Stream for free (with ads).
Tubi
Summary Table
Feature Details
Title Prey (2019 Canadian documentary, aka Prey: Surviving the Catholic Church)
Director Matt Gallagher
Focus Abuse survivor vs. Catholic Church → legal and moral reckoning
Awards Hot Docs Audience & Jury awards, WIFF People’s Choice, Canadian Screen Award nominations
Outcome Supreme Court upheld ~$2.57M judgment
Availability TVO, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Tubi