Lorica

A young priest is confronted with the horrific abuse perpetrated by a mentor.

Lorica is a riveting short drama by filmmaker Benjamin Carlucci about about cross-denominational clergy abuse.

Director Carlucci explains, “[W]e who call the church our home must ask: how are we to respond? Ruth's line in Lorica, "God doesn't want you to confront this in anger," is an all too common sentiment. In one sense, there is wisdom here, especially in a "judge not lest ye be judged" mindset… But more often (or at least too often), such inclinations are weaponized to pacify those calling for justice. Read Benn’s full essay on the film here.

Lorica has had the pleasure to screen at a dozen American film festivals as of December 2024 & has been honored with the following awards:

★ Best Short Film @ Youngstown FF
★ Best Short Narrative @ Red Rose FF
★ 3rd Place in Show @ The Fifteen Minute FF