Martin Scorsese Reveals Seminary Expulsion in New Documentary

In the documentary series "Mr. Scorsese," which premiered at the New York Film Festival, acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese reveals he once considered becoming a Catholic priest and attended a preparatory seminary as a youth. However, he was eventually asked to leave due to what he describes as "bad behavior," with the seminary involving his father to remove him. Scorsese reflects on his growing awareness of the changing world, including early rock and roll and his feelings of love and attraction, realizing the priesthood was not his calling. Despite the setback, his religious upbringing profoundly influenced his cinematic career, where themes of morality, temptation, and violence are prevalent. After leaving the seminary, he pursued higher education in English at New York University and launched a distinguished filmmaking career with notable works such as "Taxi Driver" and "The Departed." The series offers insight into how his early religious experiences shaped his artistic vision.