Hollywood Priest: The Story of Fr. "Bud" Kieser
A devoted yet stubborn priest discovers the best way to reach a 1960s audience is with a fictional television series that launches the careers of many famous actors. But when he falls in love with a nun and his show gets cancelled, Fr. Bud Kieser engages with the suffering of the poor and his career turns in a new direction.
Episodes
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Hollywood Priest: The Story of Fr. "Bud" Kieser
S1 - 56m 17s
A devoted yet stubborn priest discovers the best way to reach a 1960s audience is with a fictional television series that launches the careers of many famous actors. But when he falls in love with a nun and his show gets cancelled, Fr. Bud Kieser engages with the suffering of the poor and his career turns in a new direction.
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Hollywood Priest: The Story of Fr. "Bud" Kieser (Preview)
S1 E1 - 30s
A devoted yet stubborn priest discovers the best way to reach a 1960s audience is with a fictional television series that launches the careers of many famous actors. But when he falls in love with a nun and his show gets cancelled, Fr. Bud Kieser engages with the suffering of the poor and his career turns in a new direction.
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