Martin Scorsese Pursued Priesthood But Was Kicked Out Of Seminary

In Rebecca Miller ‘s Apple TV+ docuseries Mr. Scorsese , which premiered at the New York Film Festival over the weekend, Martin Scorsese delves into his religious background, and how he once pursued priesthood in his teenage years — only to be kicked out for behaving “badly.”

The first episode of the five-part series, which was announced exclusively on Deadline , features the storied filmmaker’s recollection of being profoundly moved when he first attended Catholic mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City around 7 years old. Afterward, he pursued an education at a seminary into his adolescence.

“There was a preparatory seminary, and that was on 85th Street somewhere. I did OK for the first few months, but something happened,” Scorsese shared, per People . “I began t