Six men who all suffered sexual abuse by Catholic priests when they were young look for peace by collaborating with the film crew to create fictionalized reenactments of their trauma.

[9] Robert Greene was awarded the prize for Outstanding Direction at the 2022 Cinema Eye Honors.

[10] Robert Kolodny and David Williamson, the film's Director of Photography and Gaffer respectively, were nominated for Emmy Awards at the 43rd News & Documentary Emmy Awards in the category of Outstanding Lighting Direction and Scenic Design.

The website's critics consensus reads: "Harrowing yet essential viewing, Procession probes the lasting legacy of trauma with heart-wrenching grace.

"[12] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average of 90 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".